YEARLY HIGH
0.0109 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0092 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0100 SCR

2025 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0103 to the December average rate of 0.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0109 was down 5.30% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0115, 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 54 SCR
2024 Average 52 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 46 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.50 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0104
0.0095
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 0.0101, compared to 0.0099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was December, with a trading range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0092). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SCR (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0098).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.0103) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0105), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.96%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.0103
2024 Avg (January) 0.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0109 0.0101 0.0103
February 0.0108 0.0101 0.0103
March 0.0104 0.0099 0.0101
April 0.0102 0.0099 0.0100
May 0.0101 0.0098 0.0099
June 0.0104 0.0098 0.0101
July 0.0102 0.0098 0.0099
August 0.0105 0.0097 0.0100
September 0.0105 0.0098 0.0101
October 0.0104 0.0093 0.0098
November 0.0104 0.0092 0.0095
December 0.0105 0.0092 0.0099