YEARLY HIGH
261.6768 RWF
YEARLY LOW
195.1916 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
232.2380 RWF

2023 BRL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BRL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 261.6768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 195.1916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.4852 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.2410 to the December average rate of 256.0896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 261.6768 was up 16.95% compared to the 2022 peak of 223.7601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,541,920 RWF
2022 Average 5,024,681 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,879,790 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,662,129.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

260.9745
202.3561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 218.2716, compared to 246.2044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.9328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.2716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.2044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 21.6375 RWF (High: 246.6676 / Low: 225.0301). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3367 RWF (High: 256.4381 / Low: 249.1014).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.6375
November Spread (Stable) ±7.3367

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.4536 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 256.0896) against the same month in 2022 (average: 204.0911), the exchange rate shifted by +51.9986 (+25.48%).

2023 Avg (December) 256.0896
2022 Avg (December) 204.0911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.4329 195.1916 207.2410
February 215.5923 204.3825 209.7776
March 218.9679 204.4294 209.9472
April 226.4904 217.1792 221.2817
May 229.4212 220.8878 225.4583
June 246.6676 225.0301 235.9237
July 251.3672 236.6039 243.4777
August 245.5142 237.4245 241.0241
September 247.6624 239.8887 243.3283
October 247.2629 234.3216 241.4269
November 256.4381 249.1014 251.8799
December 261.6768 251.4977 256.0896