2023 RUB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.2208 RWF

YEARLY LOW

11.7983 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.6482 RWF

2023 RUB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 16.2208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 11.7983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4225 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3698 to the December average rate of 13.7732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 16.2208 was down 16.65% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.4603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,104 RWF

2022 Average 76,927 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 58,992 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,112.71 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.6720

12.0455

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 14.3483, compared to 12.9481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3483

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.6330 RWF (High: 16.2208 / Low: 14.5878). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4578 RWF (High: 13.1155 / Low: 12.6578).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6330

July Spread (Stable) ±0.4578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 15.3698) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.4202), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9496 (+14.53%).

2023 Avg (January) 15.3698

2022 Avg (January) 13.4202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.2208	14.5878	15.3698
February	15.5400	14.3188	14.7855
March	14.5574	14.0196	14.3292
April	14.3010	13.4708	13.7021
May	14.7089	13.8701	14.1767
June	14.2435	13.1155	13.7263
July	13.1155	12.6578	12.8932
August	12.7353	11.7983	12.3477
September	12.6918	12.1687	12.4411
October	13.2187	11.9979	12.6012
November	14.0123	13.2341	13.6320
December	14.2696	13.4502	13.7732