YEARLY HIGH
0.0584 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0509 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0534 GMD

2022 RWF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 0.0509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0514 to the December average rate of 0.0580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0584 was up 10.21% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0530, 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 292 GMD
2021 Average 257 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 254 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.82 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0586
0.0508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GMD 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 0.0523, compared to 0.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0034 GMD (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0520). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GMD (High: 0.0531 / Low: 0.0523).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0576) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+12.06%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0576
2021 Avg (November) 0.0514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0521 0.0510 0.0514
February 0.0530 0.0509 0.0518
March 0.0537 0.0515 0.0525
April 0.0531 0.0523 0.0528
May 0.0531 0.0523 0.0528
June 0.0530 0.0522 0.0527
July 0.0529 0.0521 0.0526
August 0.0533 0.0519 0.0526
September 0.0533 0.0514 0.0526
October 0.0554 0.0520 0.0538
November 0.0584 0.0552 0.0576
December 0.0584 0.0573 0.0580