YEARLY HIGH
0.7851 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.6920 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7223 XAF

2014 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.6920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0931 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7097 to the December average rate of 0.7709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7851 was down 3.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8094, 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 3,925 XAF
2013 Average 3,807 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,460 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 465.45 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7782
0.6905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XAF 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 0.7040, compared to 0.7406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0301 XAF (High: 0.7536 / Low: 0.7235). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 XAF (High: 0.7132 / Low: 0.7057).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.7709) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0604 (+8.50%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.7709
2013 Avg (December) 0.7105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7145 0.7038 0.7097
February 0.7147 0.7018 0.7078
March 0.7032 0.6920 0.6978
April 0.7051 0.6944 0.6980
May 0.7070 0.6929 0.7014
June 0.7132 0.7057 0.7091
July 0.7134 0.7051 0.7089
August 0.7224 0.7076 0.7136
September 0.7536 0.7235 0.7374
October 0.7557 0.7429 0.7499
November 0.7720 0.7571 0.7628
December 0.7851 0.7581 0.7709