YEARLY HIGH
66.0831 RWF
YEARLY LOW
59.0087 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.1640 RWF

2014 SZL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 66.0831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 59.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0744 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.5668 to the December average rate of 60.1245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 66.0831 was down 9.91% compared to the 2013 peak of 73.3491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330,415 RWF
2013 Average 337,332 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 295,043 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,372.05 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

65.9716
59.5930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 63.5871, compared to 62.7408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.5871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.7408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 3.7066 RWF (High: 64.2767 / Low: 60.5701). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0123 RWF (High: 65.3415 / Low: 64.3292).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.7066
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.1093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 65.4400) against the same month in 2013 (average: 69.2555), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8154 (-5.51%).

2014 Avg (May) 65.4400
2013 Avg (May) 69.2555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.2767 60.5701 62.5668
February 63.2422 60.6349 61.8532
March 64.4291 62.4131 63.3377
April 65.3731 63.9722 64.5249
May 66.0831 64.7519 65.4400
June 64.7904 63.2354 63.8002
July 65.6877 63.1029 64.1247
August 65.3415 64.3292 64.7538
September 64.7722 61.1471 62.8970
October 63.3523 61.1131 62.3108
November 63.0844 60.9185 62.2338
December 62.6111 59.0087 60.1245