YEARLY HIGH
1.6768 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.0198 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3315 SOS

2014 RWF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RWF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6570 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6276 to the December average rate of 1.0569, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6768 was down 35.44% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.5971, 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 8,384 SOS
2013 Average 10,858 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,099 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,285.10 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.6847
0.9999
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RWF to SOS 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 1.4897, compared to 1.1734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.1261 SOS (High: 1.3555 / Low: 1.2294). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 SOS (High: 1.2348 / Low: 1.2113).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1261
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0967 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.6276) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.5671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9394 (-36.60%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.6276
2013 Avg (January) 2.5671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6768 1.5919 1.6276
February 1.6021 1.5369 1.5739
March 1.5383 1.4491 1.4960
April 1.4633 1.4267 1.4407
May 1.4398 1.3876 1.4241
June 1.3963 1.3515 1.3755
July 1.3555 1.2294 1.3187
August 1.2348 1.2113 1.2220
September 1.2206 1.1223 1.1893
October 1.1374 1.1123 1.1295
November 1.1432 1.0812 1.1239
December 1.0894 1.0198 1.0569