YEARLY HIGH
0.0207 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0187 SCR

2015 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0207 was down 0.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0208, 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 103 SCR
2014 Average 93 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 81 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.92 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0206
0.0168
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 0.0197, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0017 SCR (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SCR (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0192).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0201) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+13.26%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0201
2014 Avg (January) 0.0178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0207 0.0190 0.0201
February 0.0205 0.0199 0.0203
March 0.0204 0.0194 0.0197
April 0.0199 0.0192 0.0196
May 0.0198 0.0190 0.0194
June 0.0194 0.0178 0.0187
July 0.0187 0.0176 0.0182
August 0.0185 0.0176 0.0182
September 0.0188 0.0175 0.0182
October 0.0188 0.0171 0.0178
November 0.0179 0.0168 0.0172
December 0.0178 0.0163 0.0171