YEARLY HIGH
0.8750 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.7231 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8044 RWF

2022 KRW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KRW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.7231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1518 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8589 to the December average rate of 0.8274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8750 was down 4.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,374,756 RWF
2021 Average 4,374,836 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,615,742 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 759,014.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8709
0.7259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.8311, compared to 0.7778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0774 RWF (High: 0.8216 / Low: 0.7442). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 RWF (High: 0.7934 / Low: 0.7764).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0774
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.8589) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8984), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0396 (-4.41%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.8589
2021 Avg (January) 0.8984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8750 0.8406 0.8589
February 0.8704 0.8399 0.8566
March 0.8499 0.8191 0.8353
April 0.8465 0.8018 0.8263
May 0.8242 0.7935 0.8072
June 0.8249 0.7847 0.8022
July 0.7934 0.7764 0.7870
August 0.8004 0.7671 0.7819
September 0.7633 0.7231 0.7474
October 0.7542 0.7231 0.7380
November 0.8216 0.7442 0.7850
December 0.8479 0.8114 0.8274