YEARLY HIGH
61.4382 RWF
YEARLY LOW
48.4028 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.5934 RWF

2015 SCR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 61.4382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 48.4028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0353 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.6930 to the December average rate of 58.4286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 61.4382 was up 7.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 57.2124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307,191 RWF
2014 Average 269,966 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 242,014 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,176.65 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

59.3476
48.3190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 50.9306, compared to 56.2561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.9306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.2561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 5.3578 RWF (High: 58.6151 / Low: 53.2573). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5716 RWF (High: 50.2536 / Low: 48.6821).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.3578
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4549 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 58.4286) against the same month in 2014 (average: 49.4448), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9838 (+18.17%).

2015 Avg (December) 58.4286
2014 Avg (December) 49.4448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.6383 48.4028 49.6930
February 50.2536 48.6821 49.2381
March 51.6429 49.0749 50.7006
April 51.9987 50.3719 51.0530
May 52.5022 50.5890 51.5065
June 56.1021 51.4745 53.3927
July 56.6628 53.5445 55.0684
August 56.8814 54.0552 54.9671
September 57.0793 53.0991 54.9378
October 58.6151 53.2573 56.1044
November 59.6292 55.8777 58.0304
December 61.4382 56.1159 58.4286