YEARLY HIGH
160.9678 RWF
YEARLY LOW
136.1728 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.8925 RWF

2023 GTQ to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GTQ to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 160.9678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 136.1728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.7950 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.9388 to the December average rate of 160.1046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 160.9678 was up 16.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 138.4180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 804,839 RWF
2022 Average 668,334 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 680,864 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,974.88 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

162.4212
134.6223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 141.3944, compared to 154.3907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.9963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.3944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.3907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 5.9388 RWF (High: 150.1114 / Low: 144.1726). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6904 RWF (High: 137.8632 / Low: 136.1728).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.9388
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6904

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: 160.1046) against the same month in 2022 (average: 136.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0503 (+17.68%).

2023 Avg (December) 160.1046
2022 Avg (December) 136.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.8632 136.1728 136.9388
February 139.7080 137.7751 138.7157
March 142.8685 139.5318 140.4050
April 145.9490 141.3868 142.4335
May 145.1681 142.8351 143.7837
June 150.1114 144.1726 146.0898
July 151.7963 147.2393 149.0355
August 151.8236 148.5932 150.5567
September 155.3770 151.1150 152.9617
October 157.4494 154.4398 155.8866
November 159.2725 156.3997 157.7989
December 160.9678 158.6807 160.1046