YEARLY HIGH
1.2832 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.1120 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2041 RWF

2015 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 1.2832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1.1120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1712 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2253 to the December average rate of 1.2382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2832 was down 11.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.4451, 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 6,416 RWF
2014 Average 6,930 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 5,560 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 856.04 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2589
1.1286
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 1.1814, compared to 1.2268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.1148 RWF (High: 1.2639 / Low: 1.1491). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 RWF (High: 1.2027 / Low: 1.1791).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1148
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

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 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1.2480) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0855 (-6.41%).

2015 Avg (October) 1.2480
2014 Avg (October) 1.3335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2730 1.1782 1.2253
February 1.2027 1.1791 1.1940
March 1.1772 1.1169 1.1464
April 1.1757 1.1120 1.1395
May 1.2038 1.1441 1.1758
June 1.2639 1.1491 1.2077
July 1.2309 1.1821 1.2112
August 1.2633 1.1820 1.2196
September 1.2586 1.2069 1.2266
October 1.2832 1.2214 1.2480
November 1.2526 1.1986 1.2170
December 1.2498 1.2022 1.2382