YEARLY HIGH
178.2199 RWF
YEARLY LOW
154.6691 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.6511 RWF

2023 CNY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CNY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 178.2199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 154.6691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.5508 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.2533 to the December average rate of 176.1628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 178.2199 was up 8.51% compared to the 2022 peak of 164.2411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,455,498 RWF
2022 Average 3,853,957 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,866,728 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588,770.05 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

177.9538
156.4624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 159.5602, compared to 167.7419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.5602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.7419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 8.1049 RWF (High: 166.9774 / Low: 158.8725). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2894 RWF (High: 165.3659 / Low: 162.0764).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.1049
August Spread (Stable) ±3.2894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5815 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 176.1628) against the same month in 2022 (average: 153.5320), the exchange rate shifted by +22.6309 (+14.74%).

2023 Avg (December) 176.1628
2022 Avg (December) 153.5320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.3760 154.6691 158.2533
February 161.7527 156.4771 158.7609
March 161.7586 156.6271 158.7121
April 164.5090 159.8236 161.1223
May 161.9012 158.5591 160.5471
June 162.5274 158.7136 159.9656
July 166.9774 158.8725 162.5569
August 165.3659 162.0764 163.3894
September 167.7546 163.1673 165.0084
October 170.4875 166.1896 167.9909
November 175.7188 168.0784 171.3431
December 178.2199 174.0089 176.1628