YEARLY HIGH
0.0633 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0520 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0580 GMD

2015 RWF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 0.0520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0621 to the December average rate of 0.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0633 was up 0.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0632, 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 316 GMD
2014 Average 291 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 260 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.22 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0634
0.0518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GMD 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 0.0619, compared to 0.0541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0075 GMD (High: 0.0625 / Low: 0.0550). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GMD (High: 0.0626 / Low: 0.0617).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.0625) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+11.22%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.0625
2014 Avg (February) 0.0562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0629 0.0607 0.0621
February 0.0633 0.0619 0.0625
March 0.0627 0.0603 0.0619
April 0.0626 0.0617 0.0621
May 0.0626 0.0617 0.0622
June 0.0625 0.0550 0.0603
July 0.0564 0.0540 0.0549
August 0.0563 0.0536 0.0553
September 0.0570 0.0535 0.0550
October 0.0547 0.0520 0.0536
November 0.0533 0.0522 0.0528
December 0.0536 0.0526 0.0530