YEARLY HIGH
0.1659 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1557 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1619 JMD

2014 RWF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RWF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1567 to the December average rate of 0.1648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1659 was up 4.71% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1585, 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 830 JMD
2013 Average 768 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 778 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.29 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1656
0.1559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to JMD 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 0.1602, compared to 0.1636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0027 JMD (High: 0.1655 / Low: 0.1628). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 JMD (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1628).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1648) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+6.31%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1648
2013 Avg (December) 0.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1581 0.1557 0.1567
February 0.1592 0.1573 0.1583
March 0.1611 0.1587 0.1598
April 0.1616 0.1604 0.1609
May 0.1630 0.1609 0.1622
June 0.1643 0.1627 0.1635
July 0.1655 0.1628 0.1643
August 0.1632 0.1625 0.1629
September 0.1633 0.1628 0.1631
October 0.1633 0.1624 0.1628
November 0.1644 0.1628 0.1636
December 0.1659 0.1640 0.1648