YEARLY HIGH
0.1014 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0750 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0814 KGS

2022 RWF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.1014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.0750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0826 to the December average rate of 0.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1014 was up 16.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0868, 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 507 KGS
2021 Average 422 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 375 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.76 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0982
0.0757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KGS 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 0.0841, compared to 0.0787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0124 KGS (High: 0.0936 / Low: 0.0812). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 KGS (High: 0.0835 / Low: 0.0817).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.0963) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+12.16%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.0963
2021 Avg (March) 0.0859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0835 0.0817 0.0826
February 0.0936 0.0812 0.0833
March 0.1014 0.0916 0.0963
April 0.0925 0.0814 0.0851
May 0.0813 0.0774 0.0796
June 0.0797 0.0767 0.0776
July 0.0805 0.0767 0.0785
August 0.0809 0.0776 0.0793
September 0.0793 0.0762 0.0779
October 0.0794 0.0750 0.0777
November 0.0800 0.0777 0.0791
December 0.0805 0.0780 0.0795