YEARLY HIGH
9.0995 RWF
YEARLY LOW
7.0451 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9322 RWF

2022 JPY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JPY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 9.0995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 7.0451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0543 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9439 to the December average rate of 7.9454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.0995 was down 5.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.6459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,549,738 RWF
2021 Average 4,560,484 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,522,571 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,027,166.97 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.1213
6.9925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 8.3544, compared to 7.5100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.7540 RWF (High: 9.0084 / Low: 8.2544). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2650 RWF (High: 7.4250 / Low: 7.1599).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7540
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2650

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 8.9439) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.5197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5758 (-6.05%).

2022 Avg (January) 8.9439
2021 Avg (January) 9.5197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0995 8.7939 8.9439
February 9.0733 8.7081 8.9042
March 9.0084 8.2544 8.6006
April 8.3731 7.8009 8.0890
May 8.1040 7.7961 7.9399
June 7.8799 7.4780 7.6486
July 7.7453 7.4080 7.5396
August 7.8420 7.4659 7.6273
September 7.4250 7.1599 7.2864
October 7.3997 7.0451 7.1699
November 7.8135 7.1411 7.4915
December 8.1608 7.7682 7.9454