YEARLY HIGH
41.9906 IRR
YEARLY LOW
38.5422 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.8134 IRR

2022 RWF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 41.9906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 38.5422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4484 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1463 to the December average rate of 38.9654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 41.9906 was down 2.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 43.1846, 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 209,953 IRR
2021 Average 210,540 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 192,711 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,242.09 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

41.7032
38.7165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IRR 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 41.3141, compared to 40.3128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.3141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 1.6990 IRR (High: 41.4806 / Low: 39.7815). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4184 IRR (High: 41.6005 / Low: 41.1821).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6990
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4184

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 41.1860) against the same month in 2021 (average: 42.5438), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3579 (-3.19%).

2022 Avg (February) 41.1860
2021 Avg (February) 42.5438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.6502 40.6870 41.1463
February 41.9906 40.4815 41.1860
March 41.7444 40.8722 41.4543
April 41.6421 41.1255 41.4359
May 41.6005 41.1821 41.3782
June 41.5532 40.8311 41.2838
July 41.4154 40.8028 41.1888
August 41.1965 40.4874 40.9792
September 41.4806 39.7815 40.6492
October 40.6625 39.6733 40.1857
November 40.4023 39.2535 39.9085
December 39.7935 38.5422 38.9654