YEARLY HIGH
0.0342 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0298 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0323 RWF

2015 STD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the STD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0329 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0342 was down 11.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0388, 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 171 RWF
2014 Average 186 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 149 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.58 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0338
0.0303
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 0.0317, compared to 0.0329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0029 RWF (High: 0.0338 / Low: 0.0309). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RWF (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0316).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0329) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-12.82%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0329
2014 Avg (January) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0342 0.0317 0.0329
February 0.0322 0.0316 0.0320
March 0.0315 0.0299 0.0307
April 0.0314 0.0298 0.0305
May 0.0322 0.0307 0.0315
June 0.0338 0.0309 0.0323
July 0.0330 0.0318 0.0325
August 0.0338 0.0317 0.0327
September 0.0337 0.0323 0.0329
October 0.0341 0.0327 0.0335
November 0.0334 0.0321 0.0326
December 0.0335 0.0322 0.0332