YEARLY HIGH
1.8373 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.4789 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6096 RWF

2022 CRC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CRC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.8373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 1.4789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3584 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6078 to the December average rate of 1.8160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8373 was up 11.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,187 RWF
2021 Average 8,058 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,395 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,791.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8480
1.4633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.5601, compared to 1.6591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1124 RWF (High: 1.7989 / Low: 1.6865). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 RWF (High: 1.5671 / Low: 1.5406).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

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 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.8160) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.6045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2115 (+13.18%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.8160
2021 Avg (December) 1.6045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6358 1.5808 1.6078
February 1.6273 1.5728 1.5998
March 1.5998 1.5514 1.5758
April 1.5671 1.5406 1.5536
May 1.5475 1.5100 1.5283
June 1.5187 1.4789 1.4954
July 1.5423 1.4888 1.5114
August 1.6368 1.5368 1.5707
September 1.6774 1.5713 1.6271
October 1.7243 1.6428 1.6900
November 1.7989 1.6865 1.7392
December 1.8373 1.7763 1.8160