YEARLY HIGH
2.4180 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.0446 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2212 RWF

2022 KMF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KMF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.4180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 2.0446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3734 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3631 to the December average rate of 2.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.4180 was down 2.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.4889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,090 RWF
2021 Average 12,000 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 10,223 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,866.90 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.3916
2.0701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.2754, compared to 2.1670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1649 RWF (High: 2.2717 / Low: 2.1067). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0766 RWF (High: 2.2420 / Low: 2.1653).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1649
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0853 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2.3631) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.4424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0793 (-3.25%).

2022 Avg (January) 2.3631
2021 Avg (January) 2.4424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4180 2.3048 2.3631
February 2.4162 2.2952 2.3648
March 2.3245 2.2461 2.2795
April 2.2909 2.1760 2.2454
May 2.2411 2.1592 2.1951
June 2.2420 2.1653 2.2042
July 2.2233 2.1133 2.1752
August 2.1704 2.0866 2.1240
September 2.1361 2.0446 2.0969
October 2.1678 2.0762 2.1069
November 2.2717 2.1067 2.1958
December 2.3473 2.2483 2.3032