YEARLY HIGH
20.3606 RWF
YEARLY LOW
17.6406 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0459 RWF

2022 PHP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PHP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 20.3606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 17.6406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7201 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0541 to the December average rate of 19.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 20.3606 was down 3.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 21.0123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,090,160 RWF
2021 Average 5,081,683 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,410,146 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 680,014.56 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

20.2655
17.7284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 19.6461, compared to 18.4457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.1110 RWF (High: 19.0813 / Low: 17.9703). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2527 RWF (High: 19.6753 / Low: 19.4225).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1110
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6925 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 20.0016) against the same month in 2021 (average: 20.4932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4915 (-2.40%).

2022 Avg (February) 20.0016
2021 Avg (February) 20.4932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3255 19.7921 20.0541
February 20.3606 19.6067 20.0016
March 19.9095 19.3429 19.5635
April 20.0247 19.4219 19.6333
May 19.6753 19.4225 19.5288
June 19.5246 18.5825 19.0951
July 18.7395 18.1539 18.4026
August 18.7010 18.3129 18.4968
September 18.3123 17.6436 18.0669
October 18.2409 17.6406 17.9398
November 19.0813 17.9703 18.4911
December 19.6273 18.9418 19.2770