YEARLY HIGH
0.4150 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3903 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3988 SOS

2025 RWF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RWF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.3903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4104 to the December average rate of 0.3923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.4150 was down 8.57% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4539, 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 2,075 SOS
2024 Average 2,169 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,952 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.49 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.4122
0.3905
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 0.4031, compared to 0.3945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 0.0208 SOS (High: 0.4137 / Low: 0.3929). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SOS (High: 0.3955 / Low: 0.3934).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.4104) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0392 (-8.71%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.4104
2024 Avg (January) 0.4496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4150 0.4025 0.4104
February 0.4102 0.4026 0.4064
March 0.4069 0.3968 0.4023
April 0.4053 0.3965 0.4011
May 0.4043 0.3962 0.3993
June 0.4041 0.3957 0.3991
July 0.3985 0.3951 0.3969
August 0.3969 0.3907 0.3950
September 0.3955 0.3934 0.3946
October 0.4137 0.3929 0.3951
November 0.3978 0.3920 0.3930
December 0.3939 0.3903 0.3923