YEARLY HIGH
308.3433 RWF
YEARLY LOW
285.8323 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
293.7302 RWF

2022 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 308.3433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 285.8323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5110 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 291.5287 to the December average rate of 303.6278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 308.3433 was up 3.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 297.4394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,541,716 RWF
2021 Average 1,418,877 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,429,161 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,555.18 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

305.1101
287.3219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 290.2662, compared to 297.1942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.2662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 297.1942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 10.5064 RWF (High: 308.3433 / Low: 297.8369). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9200 RWF (High: 292.4954 / Low: 288.5753).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.5064
April Spread (Stable) ±3.9200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8408 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 303.6278) against the same month in 2021 (average: 289.7041), the exchange rate shifted by +13.9236 (+4.81%).

2022 Avg (December) 303.6278
2021 Avg (December) 289.7041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 295.0015 287.0731 291.5287
February 295.9433 286.2019 291.5202
March 292.1349 286.3176 289.6794
April 292.4954 288.5753 290.0910
May 292.8775 285.8323 289.9735
June 292.3404 286.1948 288.8042
July 293.1455 286.6354 289.8470
August 296.2294 291.6312 293.1294
September 302.0041 293.5568 295.7722
October 302.0157 294.0375 299.1406
November 306.8022 297.7866 301.6480
December 308.3433 297.8369 303.6278