2022 BAM to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

608.3455 RWF

YEARLY LOW

514.5513 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

558.3223 RWF

2022 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 608.3455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 514.5513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.7941 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 594.4664 to the December average rate of 579.4242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 608.3455 was down 3.02% compared to the 2021 peak of 627.2625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,041,727 RWF

2021 Average 3,027,897 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,572,757 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 468,970.61 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

602.2981

521.7767

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 572.9437, compared to 543.7010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.2428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 572.9437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 543.7010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 48.8060 RWF (High: 575.1363 / Low: 526.3303). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.1928 RWF (High: 580.2843 / Low: 570.0915).

November Spread (Volatile) ±48.8060

March Spread (Stable) ±10.1928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 21.1229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.1229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 594.4664) against the same month in 2021 (average: 614.9554), the exchange rate shifted by -20.4889 (-3.33%).

2022 Avg (January) 594.4664

2021 Avg (January) 614.9554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	608.3455	579.2674	594.4664
February	607.2010	579.4943	595.5880
March	580.2843	570.0915	574.4651
April	578.5138	548.0709	565.4639
May	562.6923	542.6804	553.2205
June	566.5209	543.3751	554.4585
July	546.9489	526.5929	536.2026
August	544.0226	523.2182	534.8234
September	539.3453	514.5513	528.4868
October	543.3505	518.9700	529.0912
November	575.1363	526.3303	554.1774
December	584.8298	571.3950	579.4242