YEARLY HIGH
262.0568 RWF
YEARLY LOW
208.7842 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
233.2953 RWF

2022 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 262.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 208.7842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.2727 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.3722 to the December average rate of 242.3245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 262.0568 was down 4.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 273.6995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,241,137 RWF
2021 Average 5,189,702 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,175,683 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,065,453.58 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

259.3092
212.0660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 241.7283, compared to 224.8623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.8660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 241.7283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.8623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 22.3823 RWF (High: 262.0568 / Low: 239.6745). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4342 RWF (High: 244.4504 / Low: 239.0162).

February Spread (Volatile) ±22.3823
December Spread (Stable) ±5.4342

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 18.8143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 255.0891) against the same month in 2021 (average: 266.2230), the exchange rate shifted by -11.1339 (-4.18%).

2022 Avg (February) 255.0891
2021 Avg (February) 266.2230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 262.0565 247.4232 255.3722
February 262.0568 239.6745 255.0891
March 244.4368 223.5285 236.2748
April 244.1947 228.4253 237.6141
May 241.3740 226.9608 232.7270
June 240.7885 227.8747 233.2924
July 227.2570 212.4824 220.2125
August 228.6192 215.2850 221.6525
September 223.5867 210.2671 217.7838
October 223.4784 208.7842 216.0029
November 239.6185 219.9827 231.1973
December 244.4504 239.0162 242.3245