YEARLY HIGH
0.0388 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0343 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0371 RWF

2014 STD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the STD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0377 to the December average rate of 0.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0388 was up 1.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194 RWF
2013 Average 176 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 171 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.68 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0387
0.0344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0380, compared to 0.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 RWF (High: 0.0370 / Low: 0.0356). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RWF (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0375).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0382) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+11.56%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0382
2013 Avg (May) 0.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0380 0.0374 0.0377
February 0.0385 0.0374 0.0378
March 0.0388 0.0381 0.0384
April 0.0386 0.0380 0.0383
May 0.0388 0.0378 0.0382
June 0.0379 0.0375 0.0378
July 0.0381 0.0374 0.0378
August 0.0378 0.0371 0.0375
September 0.0370 0.0356 0.0364
October 0.0360 0.0354 0.0357
November 0.0354 0.0347 0.0351
December 0.0353 0.0343 0.0347