2025 RWF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4636 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3821 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4061 XAF

2025 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.3821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4551 to the December average rate of 0.3849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.4636 was down 3.42% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4800, 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 2,318 XAF

2024 Average 2,302 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,911 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.39 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.4622

0.3779

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 0.4240, compared to 0.3882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4240

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0308 XAF (High: 0.4495 / Low: 0.4188). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 XAF (High: 0.3909 / Low: 0.3858).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.4551) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4732), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-3.81%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.4551

2024 Avg (January) 0.4732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4636	0.4461	0.4551
February	0.4560	0.4427	0.4478
March	0.4495	0.4188	0.4276
April	0.4260	0.4008	0.4098
May	0.4143	0.3992	0.4064
June	0.4087	0.3875	0.3972
July	0.3979	0.3860	0.3899
August	0.3970	0.3867	0.3896
September	0.3896	0.3824	0.3861
October	0.3909	0.3858	0.3883
November	0.3934	0.3881	0.3906
December	0.3882	0.3821	0.3849