YEARLY HIGH
0.8993 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.7793 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8313 XAF

2015 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.8993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.7793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1200 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8166 to the December average rate of 0.8077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8993 was up 14.54% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7851, 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 4,496 XAF
2014 Average 3,612 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,896 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 599.89 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8854
0.7937
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 0.8472, compared to 0.8153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0791 XAF (High: 0.8702 / Low: 0.7912). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 XAF (High: 0.8481 / Low: 0.8314).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0791
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.8777) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1797 (+25.75%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.8777
2014 Avg (April) 0.6980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8487 0.7855 0.8166
February 0.8481 0.8314 0.8375
March 0.8953 0.8495 0.8725
April 0.8993 0.8506 0.8777
May 0.8740 0.8307 0.8507
June 0.8702 0.7912 0.8284
July 0.8459 0.8124 0.8257
August 0.8460 0.7916 0.8201
September 0.8286 0.7946 0.8154
October 0.8188 0.7793 0.8014
November 0.8343 0.7983 0.8218
December 0.8318 0.8001 0.8077