YEARLY HIGH
0.8952 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.7802 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8313 XOF

2015 RWF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.8952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.7802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1149 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8161 to the December average rate of 0.8087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8952 was up 14.11% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7845, 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 4,476 XOF
2014 Average 3,612 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,901 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574.63 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8844
0.7948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XOF 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 0.8467, compared to 0.8159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0789 XOF (High: 0.8701 / Low: 0.7912). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 XOF (High: 0.8481 / Low: 0.8315).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0789
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.8719) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1741 (+24.94%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.8719
2014 Avg (March) 0.6978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8467 0.7858 0.8161
February 0.8481 0.8315 0.8374
March 0.8952 0.8495 0.8719
April 0.8949 0.8497 0.8769
May 0.8730 0.8313 0.8504
June 0.8701 0.7912 0.8278
July 0.8450 0.8119 0.8254
August 0.8451 0.7907 0.8202
September 0.8295 0.7943 0.8161
October 0.8187 0.7802 0.8023
November 0.8355 0.7995 0.8227
December 0.8328 0.8003 0.8087