YEARLY HIGH
404.4383 RWF
YEARLY LOW
297.6425 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
356.7169 RWF

2022 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 404.4383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 297.6425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.7958 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.7005 to the December average rate of 400.2043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 404.4383 was up 19.73% compared to the 2021 peak of 337.7967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,022,192 RWF
2021 Average 1,558,974 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,488,213 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 533,979.09 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

408.6023
307.8267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 336.5918, compared to 376.8420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.2502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 336.5918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 376.8420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 38.8010 RWF (High: 356.2070 / Low: 317.4060). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5482 RWF (High: 338.1427 / Low: 328.5945).

February Spread (Volatile) ±38.8010
April Spread (Stable) ±9.5482

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 25.9914 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.9914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 400.2043) against the same month in 2021 (average: 330.1818), the exchange rate shifted by +70.0225 (+21.21%).

2022 Avg (December) 400.2043
2021 Avg (December) 330.1818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 339.3120 327.9483 333.7005
February 356.2070 317.4060 342.2161
March 327.4627 297.6425 316.2247
April 338.1427 328.5945 333.8764
May 361.6707 335.7097 344.6907
June 355.3942 340.3624 348.8424
July 371.6177 347.7708 351.7997
August 383.7333 357.8584 372.9029
September 376.8370 347.8036 366.4393
October 385.0711 368.6726 379.4048
November 398.7059 383.2573 390.3010
December 404.4383 393.9002 400.2043