YEARLY HIGH
22.5615 RWF
YEARLY LOW
19.9318 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.1436 RWF

2023 ETB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 22.5615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 19.9318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6297 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0372 to the December average rate of 22.3294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 22.5615 was up 7.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 20.9661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,808 RWF
2022 Average 99,753 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 99,659 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,148.48 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

22.5586
19.8080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 20.4504, compared to 21.8369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.4504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.8369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.9116 RWF (High: 21.5639 / Low: 20.6523). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2083 RWF (High: 20.3551 / Low: 20.1468).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9116
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 22.3294) against the same month in 2022 (average: 19.9990), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3304 (+11.65%).

2023 Avg (December) 22.3294
2022 Avg (December) 19.9990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2431 19.9318 20.0372
February 20.3551 20.1468 20.2286
March 20.6579 20.2538 20.3517
April 20.8780 20.2622 20.4823
May 20.8564 20.4816 20.6341
June 21.5639 20.6523 20.9684
July 21.7605 21.0826 21.3065
August 21.6259 21.2971 21.4750
September 22.1513 21.5357 21.7925
October 22.1623 21.7827 21.9753
November 22.3391 21.9903 22.1425
December 22.5615 22.1231 22.3294