2022 RWF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0182 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.9020 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9714 BIF

2022 RWF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.9020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1162 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9494 to the December average rate of 1.9307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.0182 was down 0.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,091 BIF

2021 Average 9,860 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 9,510 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.82 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.0067

1.9238

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BIF 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 1.9783, compared to 1.9645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0788 BIF (High: 2.0006 / Low: 1.9219). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 BIF (High: 2.0044 / Low: 1.9748).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0788

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.9849) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+0.21%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.9849

2021 Avg (March) 1.9808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9838	1.9219	1.9494
February	2.0006	1.9219	1.9566
March	2.0182	1.9425	1.9849
April	2.0175	1.9663	1.9906
May	2.0152	1.9611	1.9889
June	2.0150	1.9709	1.9992
July	2.0123	1.9819	1.9998
August	2.0044	1.9748	1.9903
September	1.9954	1.9522	1.9733
October	1.9942	1.9355	1.9532
November	1.9584	1.9148	1.9400
December	1.9491	1.9020	1.9307