YEARLY HIGH
6.1088 RWF
YEARLY LOW
5.6689 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8197 RWF

2022 DJF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DJF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 6.1088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 5.6689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4399 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7752 to the December average rate of 6.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.1088 was up 4.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.8252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,544 RWF
2021 Average 28,123 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 28,344 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,199.58 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.0490
5.6955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 5.7481, compared to 5.8912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1683 RWF (High: 6.0728 / Low: 5.9045). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 RWF (High: 5.8364 / Low: 5.7455).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1683
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 6.0195) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.7432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2763 (+4.81%).

2022 Avg (December) 6.0195
2021 Avg (December) 5.7432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8411 5.7103 5.7752
February 5.8417 5.6856 5.7674
March 5.7821 5.6911 5.7268
April 5.7775 5.6689 5.7249
May 5.7899 5.6983 5.7417
June 5.8084 5.7151 5.7527
July 5.8364 5.7455 5.7790
August 5.8642 5.7575 5.7950
September 5.9422 5.7939 5.8512
October 5.9900 5.8566 5.9270
November 6.0728 5.9045 5.9758
December 6.1088 5.9660 6.0195