YEARLY HIGH
0.0631 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0400 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0451 RWF

2015 BYR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BYR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0500 to the December average rate of 0.0408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0631 was down 11.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 316 RWF
2014 Average 335 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 200 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0509
0.0396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0474, compared to 0.0428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0187 RWF (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0444). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 RWF (High: 0.0410 / Low: 0.0400).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0500) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0708), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0209 (-29.45%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0500
2014 Avg (January) 0.0708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0631 0.0444 0.0500
February 0.0467 0.0442 0.0454
March 0.0475 0.0457 0.0467
April 0.0487 0.0468 0.0481
May 0.0490 0.0461 0.0481
June 0.0477 0.0443 0.0462
July 0.0481 0.0457 0.0473
August 0.0476 0.0402 0.0443
September 0.0410 0.0400 0.0406
October 0.0433 0.0404 0.0420
November 0.0428 0.0409 0.0418
December 0.0414 0.0401 0.0408