YEARLY HIGH
5.9612 RWF
YEARLY LOW
4.2947 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1147 RWF

2022 PKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 5.9612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 4.2947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6665 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8180 to the December average rate of 4.7537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.9612 was down 9.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.5730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,980,577 RWF
2021 Average 3,078,298 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,147,335 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 833,241.92 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.9742
4.3911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 5.5234, compared to 4.7060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.7072 RWF (High: 5.0019 / Low: 4.2947). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1071 RWF (High: 4.8275 / Low: 4.7204).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7072
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.2764 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 5.8423) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.2095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3672 (-5.91%).

2022 Avg (February) 5.8423
2021 Avg (February) 6.2095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8987 5.6942 5.8180
February 5.9612 5.7058 5.8423
March 5.7756 5.5696 5.6663
April 5.6215 5.4492 5.5285
May 5.5198 5.0495 5.2748
June 5.2050 4.8246 5.0105
July 5.0019 4.2947 4.7341
August 4.8614 4.3126 4.6824
September 4.7532 4.3369 4.5231
October 4.8703 4.5660 4.7679
November 4.8275 4.7204 4.7747
December 4.8353 4.6980 4.7537