YEARLY HIGH
9.4606 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.0605 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7656 RWF

2023 NPR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NPR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.4606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 8.0605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4001 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2096 to the December average rate of 9.4062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.4606 was up 7.66% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.7878, 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 47,303 RWF
2022 Average 41,233 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 40,303 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,000.52 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.5259
8.0899
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 8.4069, compared to 9.1244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.4457 RWF (High: 8.9796 / Low: 8.5339). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0859 RWF (High: 8.5692 / Low: 8.4833).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4457
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0859

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 9.4062) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.1161), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2901 (+15.90%).

2023 Avg (December) 9.4062
2022 Avg (December) 8.1161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2977 8.0605 8.2096
February 8.2847 8.1877 8.2215
March 8.4656 8.2549 8.3167
April 8.6804 8.3845 8.4683
May 8.5692 8.4833 8.5218
June 8.9796 8.5339 8.7035
July 9.0632 8.7804 8.8931
August 9.0110 8.8692 8.9278
September 9.1895 8.9540 9.0607
October 9.2850 9.1137 9.1856
November 9.3723 9.2101 9.2730
December 9.4606 9.3269 9.4062