YEARLY HIGH
185.0721 RWF
YEARLY LOW
179.9286 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.5681 RWF

2014 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 185.0721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 179.9286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1436 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.0270 to the December average rate of 184.2284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 185.0721 was up 1.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 182.2669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 925,361 RWF
2013 Average 866,112 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 899,643 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,717.85 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

184.5486
180.7068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RWF 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 181.3541, compared to 183.7820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.3541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 183.7820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 3.4796 RWF (High: 184.3873 / Low: 180.9078). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6584 RWF (High: 184.5376 / Low: 183.8792).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.4796
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2606 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 184.2284) against the same month in 2013 (average: 179.7570), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4714 (+2.49%).

2014 Avg (December) 184.2284
2013 Avg (December) 179.7570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.7941 179.9286 181.0270
February 181.9039 180.1317 181.1039
March 181.8589 180.8118 181.3913
April 181.9535 181.0962 181.5354
May 182.2137 181.2248 181.6406
June 181.8940 180.9661 181.4267
July 184.3873 180.9078 182.3053
August 184.5376 183.8792 184.1601
September 184.9153 183.6651 184.0858
October 184.8819 182.8992 184.0865
November 184.5889 182.3130 183.8258
December 185.0721 183.6373 184.2284