YEARLY HIGH
13.3297 RWF
YEARLY LOW
9.8647 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3359 RWF

2022 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 13.3297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 9.8647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4651 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1137 to the December average rate of 12.5747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.3297 was up 8.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.3120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,649 RWF
2021 Average 59,188 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 49,323 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,325.26 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.1362
10.1419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 11.9557, compared to 12.7161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.6255 RWF (High: 12.3102 / Low: 10.6847). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2772 RWF (High: 12.2462 / Low: 11.9691).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6255
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6182 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 12.8754) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.8914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9839 (+8.27%).

2022 Avg (October) 12.8754
2021 Avg (October) 11.8914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2462 11.9691 12.1137
February 12.3102 10.6847 12.0096
March 10.9194 9.8647 10.3914
April 12.2909 10.8062 11.7681
May 12.9282 12.2958 12.5649
June 13.0303 12.5480 12.8867
July 13.0419 12.4164 12.7482
August 12.8923 12.3572 12.6203
September 13.1173 12.6118 12.8370
October 13.3297 12.6000 12.8754
November 12.8630 12.5010 12.6410
December 12.8171 12.4300 12.5747