YEARLY HIGH
1.4451 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.2738 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3862 RWF

2014 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.4451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1714 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4091 to the December average rate of 1.2972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.4451 was up 0.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,226 RWF
2013 Average 6,578 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 6,369 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 856.77 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.4467
1.2836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.4207, compared to 1.3517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0551 RWF (High: 1.3822 / Low: 1.3270). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 RWF (High: 1.4170 / Low: 1.4021).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0551
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 1.4331) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1698 (+13.44%).

2014 Avg (March) 1.4331
2013 Avg (March) 1.2633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4208 1.3997 1.4091
February 1.4249 1.3992 1.4129
March 1.4451 1.4222 1.4331
April 1.4401 1.4181 1.4327
May 1.4432 1.4145 1.4257
June 1.4170 1.4021 1.4103
July 1.4183 1.4017 1.4107
August 1.4133 1.3843 1.4014
September 1.3822 1.3270 1.3563
October 1.3460 1.3232 1.3335
November 1.3208 1.2954 1.3109
December 1.3191 1.2738 1.2972