YEARLY HIGH
0.1074 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0872 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0968 ETB

2025 RWF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RWF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.1074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0912 to the December average rate of 0.1068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1074 was up 14.46% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0938, 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 537 ETB
2024 Average 310 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 436 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.72 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.1085
0.0888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ETB 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 0.0925, compared to 0.1012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 0.0063 ETB (High: 0.1061 / Low: 0.0997). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 ETB (High: 0.1074 / Low: 0.1063).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.1068) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+16.68%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.1068
2024 Avg (December) 0.0916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0929 0.0900 0.0912
February 0.0915 0.0890 0.0904
March 0.0935 0.0872 0.0916
April 0.0949 0.0902 0.0926
May 0.0967 0.0931 0.0941
June 0.0965 0.0935 0.0947
July 0.0965 0.0939 0.0956
August 0.0990 0.0956 0.0971
September 0.1007 0.0980 0.0992
October 0.1061 0.0997 0.1024
November 0.1071 0.1052 0.1061
December 0.1074 0.1063 0.1068