YEARLY HIGH
281.3030 RWF
YEARLY LOW
228.3202 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.1807 RWF

2023 RON to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RON to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 281.3030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 228.3202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.9827 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 235.3122 to the December average rate of 275.5368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 281.3030 was up 16.88% compared to the 2022 peak of 240.6689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,406,515 RWF
2022 Average 1,106,701 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,141,601 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264,913.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

279.5593
231.2897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 242.1293, compared to 264.2322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.1029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.1293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.2322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 15.2413 RWF (High: 258.9852 / Low: 243.7439). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1677 RWF (High: 260.7452 / Low: 256.5775).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.2413
September Spread (Stable) ±4.1677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3989 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 275.5368) against the same month in 2022 (average: 230.4309), the exchange rate shifted by +45.1059 (+19.57%).

2023 Avg (December) 275.5368
2022 Avg (December) 230.4309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.5645 228.3202 235.3122
February 242.6067 233.3671 236.8622
March 243.4422 233.8500 237.7649
April 254.2821 242.1695 246.3851
May 250.3096 242.9541 246.2848
June 258.9852 243.7439 250.1666
July 265.9254 253.4126 261.4416
August 263.9763 259.4242 261.0958
September 260.7452 256.5775 258.6969
October 263.4579 255.4283 259.9288
November 275.1339 263.4088 268.6932
December 281.3030 270.4849 275.5368