YEARLY HIGH
347.8828 RWF
YEARLY LOW
332.8502 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
338.5094 RWF

2024 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 347.8828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 332.8502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0326 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.3447 to the December average rate of 342.1861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 347.8828 was up 2.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 339.7013, 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 1,739,414 RWF
2023 Average 1,607,160 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,664,251 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,163.04 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

342.9364
333.9330
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 337.5572, compared to 339.4615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.5572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 339.4615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 14.5362 RWF (High: 347.8828 / Low: 333.3466). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5317 RWF (High: 338.3818 / Low: 332.8502).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.5362
May Spread (Stable) ±5.5317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8125 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 337.1658) against the same month in 2023 (average: 326.9999), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1660 (+3.11%).

2024 Avg (August) 337.1658
2023 Avg (August) 326.9999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 344.9813 332.9746 340.3447
February 344.4456 334.2838 338.1027
March 341.8185 333.3988 337.9486
April 341.3412 334.3877 337.4958
May 338.3818 332.8502 334.6833
June 343.9797 333.1712 336.7681
July 342.3938 334.4489 336.8165
August 347.8828 333.3466 337.1658
September 344.8478 335.4096 339.1774
October 347.3379 333.7151 340.8912
November 343.2094 337.6466 340.5321
December 346.2879 333.8982 342.1861