YEARLY HIGH
8.7878 RWF
YEARLY LOW
7.8994 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2488 RWF

2022 NPR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NPR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 8.7878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 7.8994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8884 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6270 to the December average rate of 8.1161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.7878 was up 0.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.7120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,939 RWF
2021 Average 42,361 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 39,497 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,442.14 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.6894
7.9403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 8.4023, compared to 8.0953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.3556 RWF (High: 8.2776 / Low: 7.9220). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1344 RWF (High: 8.1442 / Low: 8.0098).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3556
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 8.6270) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.4463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1807 (+2.14%).

2022 Avg (January) 8.6270
2021 Avg (January) 8.4463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7878 8.4700 8.6270
February 8.7122 8.3851 8.5589
March 8.4448 8.2720 8.3658
April 8.5115 8.3183 8.3759
May 8.3912 8.2221 8.2762
June 8.3191 8.0894 8.2098
July 8.1442 8.0098 8.0852
August 8.2229 8.0726 8.1132
September 8.2409 7.9889 8.1254
October 8.1567 7.8994 8.0027
November 8.2776 7.9220 8.1293
December 8.3278 8.0233 8.1161