2022 BBD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

542.9585 RWF

YEARLY LOW

503.0884 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

517.9883 RWF

2022 BBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 542.9585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 503.0884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8700 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 513.5659 to the December average rate of 535.3461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 542.9585 was up 4.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 522.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,714,792 RWF

2021 Average 2,503,284 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,515,442 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,350.09 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

537.8816

507.4557

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 511.8963, compared to 524.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 511.8963

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 524.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 21.1994 RWF (High: 532.2823 / Low: 511.0828). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9916 RWF (High: 514.0000 / Low: 509.0084).

September Spread (Volatile) ±21.1994

May Spread (Stable) ±4.9916

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0695 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 535.3461) against the same month in 2021 (average: 511.2953), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0508 (+4.70%).

2022 Avg (December) 535.3461

2021 Avg (December) 511.2953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	519.2070	507.5000	513.5659
February	521.8432	503.0884	513.0608
March	517.1488	506.6543	509.9912
April	514.2795	508.5000	510.6935
May	514.0000	509.0084	511.3472
June	517.9871	510.6057	512.7195
July	518.9596	511.2833	514.0461
August	522.3851	513.7921	516.4968
September	532.2823	511.0828	520.7527
October	534.3649	520.7500	526.9529
November	540.7164	524.1044	530.8875
December	542.9585	530.2611	535.3461