2022 BWP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

90.3192 RWF

YEARLY LOW

77.4910 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.9533 RWF

2022 BWP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 90.3192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 77.4910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8282 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.4868 to the December average rate of 83.0864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 90.3192 was down 4.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 94.8296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 451,596 RWF

2021 Average 451,794 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 387,455 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,141.15 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

89.9512

77.7723

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 86.9251, compared to 80.9816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.9251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.9816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 6.0367 RWF (High: 84.1040 / Low: 78.0673). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3174 RWF (High: 85.4857 / Low: 83.1683).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.0367

May Spread (Stable) ±2.3174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 88.9363) against the same month in 2021 (average: 90.8472), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9109 (-2.10%).

2022 Avg (February) 88.9363

2021 Avg (February) 90.8472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.1079	86.3082	88.4868
February	90.3192	86.8315	88.9363
March	89.1759	86.4505	88.0465
April	89.4261	84.0871	87.3390
May	85.4857	83.1683	84.3084
June	86.7555	82.5193	84.4333
July	83.0859	80.2565	81.4127
August	83.1230	80.3251	81.6714
September	80.8319	78.1231	79.6806
October	80.7183	77.4910	78.7872
November	84.1040	78.0673	81.2516
December	84.3197	81.4619	83.0864