YEARLY HIGH
0.1256 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1088 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1177 RWF

2022 GNF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GNF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.1256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1129 to the December average rate of 0.1231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1256 was up 13.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 628 RWF
2021 Average 509 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 544 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.77 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1241
0.1119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1147, compared to 0.1207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0057 RWF (High: 0.1145 / Low: 0.1088). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 RWF (High: 0.1167 / Low: 0.1150).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 2022: 0.1231) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+13.35%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.1231
2021 Avg (December) 0.1086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1145 0.1088 0.1129
February 0.1157 0.1121 0.1138
March 0.1148 0.1130 0.1140
April 0.1164 0.1138 0.1148
May 0.1167 0.1150 0.1158
June 0.1177 0.1153 0.1165
July 0.1198 0.1168 0.1184
August 0.1209 0.1168 0.1189
September 0.1224 0.1172 0.1199
October 0.1232 0.1187 0.1214
November 0.1255 0.1199 0.1224
December 0.1256 0.1212 0.1231