YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0179 ZAR

2015 RWF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0167 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0213 was up 25.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0169, 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 107 ZAR
2014 Average 79 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 82 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.05 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0205
0.0164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ZAR 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 0.0172, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 ZAR (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0193). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ZAR (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0170).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0202) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+21.32%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0202
2014 Avg (December) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0163 0.0167
February 0.0171 0.0164 0.0168
March 0.0179 0.0169 0.0174
April 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
May 0.0177 0.0170 0.0173
June 0.0182 0.0167 0.0174
July 0.0176 0.0169 0.0172
August 0.0187 0.0172 0.0179
September 0.0196 0.0185 0.0191
October 0.0194 0.0180 0.0185
November 0.0194 0.0185 0.0190
December 0.0213 0.0193 0.0202