YEARLY HIGH
0.1518 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1435 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1484 RWF

2022 PYG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PYG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.1518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.1435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1475 to the December average rate of 0.1481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1518 was down 4.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 759 RWF
2021 Average 739 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 717 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1506
0.1460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1480, compared to 0.1488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0074 RWF (High: 0.1509 / Low: 0.1435). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 RWF (High: 0.1509 / Low: 0.1485).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.1502) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1455), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+3.23%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.1502
2021 Avg (August) 0.1455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1495 0.1440 0.1475
February 0.1500 0.1438 0.1472
March 0.1478 0.1449 0.1463
April 0.1505 0.1467 0.1486
May 0.1509 0.1485 0.1493
June 0.1516 0.1485 0.1494
July 0.1513 0.1487 0.1498
August 0.1518 0.1493 0.1502
September 0.1508 0.1473 0.1497
October 0.1509 0.1435 0.1473
November 0.1512 0.1444 0.1479
December 0.1514 0.1452 0.1481