YEARLY HIGH
14.6051 IDR
YEARLY LOW
12.2012 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1887 IDR

2023 RWF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RWF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 14.6051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 12.2012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4040 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1840 to the December average rate of 12.3474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.6051 was down 2.24% compared to the 2022 peak of 14.9393, 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 73,026 IDR
2022 Average 71,657 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 61,006 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,019.87 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14.3677
12.1637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IDR 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 13.6375, compared to 12.7399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.7817 IDR (High: 14.6051 / Low: 13.8234). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1924 IDR (High: 12.8541 / Low: 12.6617).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7817
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5819 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 14.1840) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.9546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2295 (+1.64%).

2023 Avg (January) 14.1840
2022 Avg (January) 13.9546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6051 13.8234 14.1840
February 14.0399 13.6781 13.9588
March 14.2662 13.5011 13.9851
April 13.5816 13.1542 13.4032
May 13.3471 13.1153 13.2328
June 13.2196 12.7979 13.0610
July 13.1281 12.7096 12.8919
August 12.9886 12.7572 12.9064
September 12.8541 12.6617 12.7771
October 13.0239 12.6517 12.8964
November 12.8525 12.3488 12.6204
December 12.5181 12.2012 12.3474