YEARLY HIGH
1.3529 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.2301 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3016 CDF

2015 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.3529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 1.2301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1228 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3395 to the December average rate of 1.2420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3529 was down 1.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,765 CDF
2014 Average 6,743 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,150 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.21 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3515
1.2321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3331, compared to 1.2702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0693 CDF (High: 1.3403 / Low: 1.2711). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 CDF (High: 1.2506 / Low: 1.2399).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0693
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0280 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.3395) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0218 (-1.60%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.3395
2014 Avg (January) 1.3614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3529 1.3166 1.3395
February 1.3468 1.3318 1.3415
March 1.3516 1.3009 1.3323
April 1.3475 1.3263 1.3378
May 1.3438 1.3268 1.3376
June 1.3403 1.2711 1.3096
July 1.3208 1.2712 1.2824
August 1.3067 1.2445 1.2873
September 1.3035 1.2678 1.2943
October 1.3011 1.2420 1.2701
November 1.2506 1.2399 1.2449
December 1.2556 1.2301 1.2420