YEARLY HIGH
1.0515 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.8071 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9489 SOS

2015 RWF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.8071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2444 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0350 to the December average rate of 0.8256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0515 was down 37.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.6768, 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 5,258 SOS
2014 Average 6,650 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 4,036 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,222.01 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0559
0.8047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.0124, compared to 0.8854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0675 SOS (High: 1.0182 / Low: 0.9507). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 SOS (High: 1.0235 / Low: 1.0114).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0675
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.0350) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.6276), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5927 (-36.41%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.0350
2014 Avg (January) 1.6276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0515 1.0089 1.0350
February 1.0235 1.0114 1.0167
March 1.0228 0.9868 1.0104
April 1.0195 0.9979 1.0123
May 1.0220 1.0021 1.0119
June 1.0182 0.9507 0.9881
July 0.9871 0.9246 0.9459
August 0.9473 0.8995 0.9285
September 0.9334 0.8881 0.9074
October 0.8990 0.8330 0.8746
November 0.8407 0.8140 0.8304
December 0.8354 0.8071 0.8256