2022 RWF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0016 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.8819 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9498 CDF

2022 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.0016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.8819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1198 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9524 to the December average rate of 1.9106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.0016 was down 1.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0419, 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 10,008 CDF

2021 Average 9,944 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 9,409 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 598.91 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.9740

1.9048

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RWF to CDF 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 1.9606, compared to 1.9391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0769 CDF (High: 2.0016 / Low: 1.9247). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 CDF (High: 1.9609 / Low: 1.9354).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0769

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.9584) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.0011), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0427 (-2.13%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.9584

2021 Avg (February) 2.0011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9852	1.9264	1.9524
February	2.0016	1.9247	1.9584
March	1.9880	1.9441	1.9683
April	1.9784	1.9505	1.9666
May	1.9922	1.9488	1.9652
June	1.9609	1.9354	1.9526
July	1.9555	1.9250	1.9438
August	1.9899	1.9149	1.9479
September	1.9862	1.9273	1.9610
October	1.9635	1.9201	1.9416
November	1.9500	1.9009	1.9296
December	1.9338	1.8819	1.9106