2023 CHF to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 CHF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the CHF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1500.1164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1142.3621.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 357.7543 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1163.1314 to the December average rate of 1451.9730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1500.1164 was up 29.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 1157.8498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
CHF to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1212.1982, compared to 1368.5187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 156.3206 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 78.3555 RWF (High: 1365.3602 / Low: 1287.0047). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.0029 RWF (High: 1358.9060 / Low: 1337.9031).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.6820 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1451.9730) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1148.4750), the exchange rate shifted by +303.4980 (+26.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1179.1409 | 1142.3621 | 1163.1314 |
| February | 1192.4041 | 1156.5506 | 1172.4869 |
| March | 1211.8267 | 1157.2483 | 1182.3806 |
| April | 1278.8268 | 1208.0806 | 1234.5398 |
| May | 1261.7717 | 1239.1017 | 1249.1085 |
| June | 1313.2135 | 1243.0351 | 1271.5420 |
| July | 1365.3602 | 1287.0047 | 1336.4308 |
| August | 1358.9060 | 1337.9031 | 1346.2409 |
| September | 1350.5462 | 1321.4705 | 1338.5589 |
| October | 1382.1928 | 1317.8846 | 1352.5863 |
| November | 1420.0208 | 1356.9130 | 1385.3225 |
| December | 1500.1164 | 1422.0605 | 1451.9730 |