YEARLY HIGH
166.2982 RWF
YEARLY LOW
146.8469 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.4543 RWF

2024 SBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 166.2982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 146.8469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.4512 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.8977 to the December average rate of 165.0946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 166.2982 was up 11.01% compared to the 2023 peak of 149.8071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 831,491 RWF
2023 Average 693,747 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 734,235 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,256.22 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

166.5143
149.4780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 152.1870, compared to 160.7217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.1870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.7217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 6.3547 RWF (High: 153.2017 / Low: 146.8469). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9721 RWF (High: 164.8859 / Low: 162.9138).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.3547
November Spread (Stable) ±1.9721

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 165.0946) against the same month in 2023 (average: 148.2703), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8244 (+11.35%).

2024 Avg (December) 165.0946
2023 Avg (December) 148.2703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.4952 149.2918 150.8977
February 152.5689 149.7848 150.8981
March 153.2017 146.8469 151.6318
April 153.6995 151.0388 152.1091
May 155.0459 151.9785 152.9696
June 156.4747 152.8386 154.6155
July 157.0550 154.5856 155.4204
August 159.0923 153.7262 156.1296
September 163.3356 157.1011 161.0263
October 164.7149 160.8067 162.8909
November 164.8859 162.9138 163.7682
December 166.2982 161.3371 165.0946