YEARLY HIGH
715.1422 RWF
YEARLY LOW
575.6959 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
640.5624 RWF

2023 BGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 715.1422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 575.6959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 139.4462 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 592.5871 to the December average rate of 700.1553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 715.1422 was up 17.58% compared to the 2022 peak of 608.2040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,575,711 RWF
2022 Average 2,789,807 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,878,480 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 697,231.18 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

710.9121
581.8302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 611.0908, compared to 670.0340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58.9432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 611.0908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 670.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 37.1966 RWF (High: 656.0578 / Low: 618.8612). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9219 RWF (High: 662.3388 / Low: 652.4168).

June Spread (Volatile) ±37.1966
September Spread (Stable) ±9.9219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.8547 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 700.1553) against the same month in 2022 (average: 579.2904), the exchange rate shifted by +120.8649 (+20.86%).

2023 Avg (December) 700.1553
2022 Avg (December) 579.2904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 602.1188 575.6959 592.5871
February 607.3738 588.6699 594.2932
March 617.0264 588.3470 599.1280
April 641.4618 615.3449 622.6152
May 630.8390 616.3689 623.3575
June 656.0578 618.8612 634.5638
July 671.6327 642.8238 660.5020
August 666.7552 655.2011 659.7356
September 662.3388 652.4168 656.8808
October 667.8616 649.5027 660.1441
November 698.7857 669.3857 682.7864
December 715.1422 687.1345 700.1553