YEARLY HIGH
0.0208 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0186 SCR

2014 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0208 was down 1.64% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0212, 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 104 SCR
2013 Average 93 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 87 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.66 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0209
0.0175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SCR 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0015 SCR (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0190). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SCR (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0176).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.0206) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+14.72%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.0206
2013 Avg (November) 0.0179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0179 0.0176 0.0178
February 0.0181 0.0177 0.0179
March 0.0180 0.0176 0.0178
April 0.0181 0.0175 0.0177
May 0.0184 0.0176 0.0179
June 0.0182 0.0178 0.0180
July 0.0181 0.0178 0.0180
August 0.0188 0.0178 0.0182
September 0.0191 0.0187 0.0189
October 0.0206 0.0190 0.0197
November 0.0208 0.0205 0.0206
December 0.0206 0.0193 0.0202