YEARLY HIGH
350.2959 RWF
YEARLY LOW
296.3920 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
314.2519 RWF

2023 ILS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 350.2959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 296.3920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.9039 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 312.1282 to the December average rate of 342.2948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 350.2959 was up 4.88% compared to the 2022 peak of 333.9910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,751,479 RWF
2022 Average 1,543,978 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,481,960 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269,519.45 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

346.2638
298.6352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 307.7995, compared to 320.7042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.9047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 307.7995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 320.7042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 29.0909 RWF (High: 337.4371 / Low: 308.3461). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7452 RWF (High: 309.6643 / Low: 301.9191).

November Spread (Volatile) ±29.0909
May Spread (Stable) ±7.7452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.0586 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 342.2948) against the same month in 2022 (average: 309.8311), the exchange rate shifted by +32.4637 (+10.48%).

2023 Avg (December) 342.2948
2022 Avg (December) 309.8311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 320.4292 301.2642 312.1282
February 321.1868 296.7664 306.6952
March 313.7544 296.3920 302.6043
April 310.6240 300.1384 305.2812
May 309.6643 301.9191 305.6830
June 323.6667 301.3139 314.4051
July 326.0375 310.5792 318.6933
August 323.6375 310.9563 315.9166
September 321.4570 312.2317 315.3077
October 320.6412 300.3155 307.2491
November 337.4371 308.3461 324.7639
December 350.2959 334.2971 342.2948