YEARLY HIGH
0.0068 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0064 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0067 BOB

2022 RWF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0068 was down 3.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0071, 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 34 BOB
2021 Average 34 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 32 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.28 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0068
0.0064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BOB 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0067).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0067) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.92%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0067
2021 Avg (February) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
February 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
March 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
April 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
May 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
June 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
July 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
August 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
September 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
October 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
November 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
December 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065