YEARLY HIGH
954.7559 RWF
YEARLY LOW
782.1997 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
857.7891 RWF

2023 CAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 954.7559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 782.1997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.5562 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 800.8643 to the December average rate of 935.1703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 954.7559 was up 14.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 830.2636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,773,780 RWF
2022 Average 3,980,770 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,910,998 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 862,781.24 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

948.8371
784.8352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 819.7186, compared to 895.8596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.1410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 819.7186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 895.8596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 55.1089 RWF (High: 894.3835 / Low: 839.2745). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.0353 RWF (High: 886.7665 / Low: 869.7312).

June Spread (Volatile) ±55.1089
August Spread (Stable) ±17.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.8336 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 935.1703) against the same month in 2022 (average: 786.9740), the exchange rate shifted by +148.1964 (+18.83%).

2023 Avg (December) 935.1703
2022 Avg (December) 786.9740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 812.1690 782.1997 800.8643
February 817.6596 798.1455 807.3357
March 819.5293 783.6943 798.5021
April 838.1812 812.9687 820.9265
May 839.4120 816.2383 829.3084
June 894.3835 839.2745 861.3746
July 897.8439 868.4477 882.9889
August 886.7665 869.7312 877.1988
September 905.3716 873.8143 888.0975
October 909.1520 881.5354 891.1616
November 916.2528 887.6865 900.5406
December 954.7559 916.0303 935.1703