2025 XAF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6169 RWF

YEARLY LOW

2.1570 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4704 RWF

2025 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.6169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.1570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4599 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1974 to the December average rate of 2.5981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.6169 was up 13.61% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.3033, 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 13,084 RWF

2024 Average 10,869 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 10,785 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,299.49 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.6381

2.1573

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 2.3650, compared to 2.5758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3650

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.1635 RWF (High: 2.3880 / Low: 2.2245). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 RWF (High: 2.5921 / Low: 2.5581).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1635

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 2.5981) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.2085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3895 (+17.64%).

2025 Avg (December) 2.5981

2024 Avg (December) 2.2085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2418	2.1570	2.1974
February	2.2588	2.1931	2.2335
March	2.3880	2.2245	2.3395
April	2.4948	2.3477	2.4413
May	2.5048	2.4138	2.4607
June	2.5804	2.4465	2.5179
July	2.5905	2.5130	2.5650
August	2.5861	2.5188	2.5666
September	2.6151	2.5668	2.5897
October	2.5921	2.5581	2.5754
November	2.5766	2.5418	2.5603
December	2.6169	2.5760	2.5981