YEARLY HIGH
22.7999 RWF
YEARLY LOW
19.1129 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8177 RWF

2023 PHP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PHP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 22.7999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 19.1129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6870 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5660 to the December average rate of 22.5862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 22.7999 was up 11.98% compared to the 2022 peak of 20.3606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,699,981 RWF
2022 Average 4,760,121 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,778,219 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 921,761.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

22.8882
19.2640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 20.0122, compared to 21.6233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.6233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 1.1133 RWF (High: 21.2348 / Low: 20.1215). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3911 RWF (High: 22.7999 / Low: 22.4088).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1133
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2684 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 22.5862) against the same month in 2022 (average: 19.2770), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3093 (+17.17%).

2023 Avg (December) 22.5862
2022 Avg (December) 19.2770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8826 19.1129 19.5660
February 20.3614 19.4613 19.8078
March 20.4807 19.6331 19.9891
April 20.4444 19.7133 20.0841
May 20.4027 19.9347 20.1177
June 21.2348 20.1215 20.5084
July 21.6451 20.7971 21.2776
August 21.4361 20.8189 21.0092
September 21.5997 20.8838 21.1891
October 21.7686 21.3627 21.5227
November 22.4288 21.8379 22.1549
December 22.7999 22.4088 22.5862