2022 RWF to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0513 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.0477 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0501 ETB

2022 RWF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.0513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0483 to the December average rate of 0.0500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0513 was down 76.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2207, 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 257 ETB

2021 Average 221 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 238 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.07 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0511

0.0480

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ETB 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 0.0499, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0499

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0023 ETB (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0482). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ETB (High: 0.0509 / Low: 0.0501).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.0508) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+15.78%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.0508

2021 Avg (July) 0.0439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0489	0.0477	0.0483
February	0.0506	0.0482	0.0492
March	0.0506	0.0497	0.0502
April	0.0506	0.0498	0.0503
May	0.0509	0.0501	0.0505
June	0.0510	0.0499	0.0507
July	0.0513	0.0503	0.0508
August	0.0512	0.0503	0.0508
September	0.0510	0.0499	0.0506
October	0.0505	0.0496	0.0501
November	0.0505	0.0494	0.0501
December	0.0504	0.0492	0.0500