YEARLY HIGH
1.2390 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.9510 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0604 RWF

2015 SOS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.2390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.9510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2880 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9664 to the December average rate of 1.2113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2390 was up 26.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,195 RWF
2014 Average 3,830 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,755 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,439.92 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2358
0.9419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.9881, compared to 1.1327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0881 RWF (High: 1.2005 / Low: 1.1124). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 RWF (High: 0.9887 / Low: 0.9771).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0881
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.2113) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2649 (+28.00%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.2113
2014 Avg (December) 0.9464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9911 0.9510 0.9664
February 0.9887 0.9771 0.9836
March 1.0134 0.9777 0.9898
April 1.0021 0.9809 0.9879
May 0.9980 0.9785 0.9883
June 1.0519 0.9821 1.0125
July 1.0815 1.0131 1.0574
August 1.1118 1.0556 1.0772
September 1.1261 1.0714 1.1023
October 1.2005 1.1124 1.1438
November 1.2285 1.1896 1.2043
December 1.2390 1.1970 1.2113