YEARLY HIGH
284.0016 RWF
YEARLY LOW
254.4178 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
270.3799 RWF

2022 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 284.0016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 254.4178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5837 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.8588 to the December average rate of 279.8659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 284.0016 was up 2.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 276.7655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,420,008 RWF
2021 Average 1,292,094 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,272,089 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,918.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

281.4667
262.2581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 271.1461, compared to 269.6137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 271.1461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.6137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 16.1286 RWF (High: 282.7994 / Low: 266.6708). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2743 RWF (High: 284.0016 / Low: 276.7273).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.1286
December Spread (Stable) ±7.2743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 9.8452 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 279.8659) against the same month in 2021 (average: 252.8888), the exchange rate shifted by +26.9772 (+10.67%).

2022 Avg (December) 279.8659
2021 Avg (December) 252.8888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 269.1725 254.4178 263.8588
February 278.4395 264.4650 270.6762
March 276.1117 267.7093 272.7311
April 282.7994 266.6708 273.3357
May 280.8360 266.1167 272.4992
June 277.5978 269.6978 273.7755
July 269.1498 257.9408 263.9302
August 272.3338 261.8455 266.7431
September 272.1733 261.5848 267.8985
October 269.2450 260.5348 265.1248
November 280.0444 265.7393 274.1194
December 284.0016 276.7273 279.8659