YEARLY HIGH
10.0186 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.0346 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1295 RWF

2022 ARS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 6.0346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9839 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8870 to the December average rate of 6.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.0186 was down 15.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.8120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,093 RWF
2021 Average 52,764 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 30,173 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,919.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10.2540
5.8492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 9.1525, compared to 7.1066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.4671 RWF (High: 7.1786 / Low: 6.7114). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3138 RWF (High: 10.0186 / Low: 9.7048).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4671
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3795 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 9.8870) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.5033), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6164 (-14.05%).

2022 Avg (January) 9.8870
2021 Avg (January) 11.5033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0186 9.7048 9.8870
February 9.8303 9.3636 9.6465
March 9.5666 9.1570 9.3239
April 9.2153 8.8565 9.0146
May 8.8768 8.4967 8.6838
June 8.5230 8.1663 8.3591
July 8.1657 7.8362 8.0146
August 7.8131 7.4744 7.6351
September 7.4740 7.0705 7.2872
October 7.1786 6.7114 6.9324
November 6.7378 6.3821 6.5540
December 6.4462 6.0346 6.2162