YEARLY HIGH
1.3828 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.1429 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2460 KRW

2022 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.3828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2399 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1645 to the December average rate of 1.2087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3828 was up 15.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1966, 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 6,914 KRW
2021 Average 5,717 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,715 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,199.61 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3743
1.1454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KRW 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 1.2043, compared to 1.2878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1266 KRW (High: 1.3438 / Low: 1.2172). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 KRW (High: 1.2880 / Low: 1.2604).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1266
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0803 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.3382) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1732 (+14.86%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.3382
2021 Avg (September) 1.1651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1896 1.1429 1.1645
February 1.1906 1.1489 1.1676
March 1.2209 1.1766 1.1974
April 1.2471 1.1813 1.2103
May 1.2602 1.2133 1.2390
June 1.2744 1.2122 1.2468
July 1.2880 1.2604 1.2706
August 1.3036 1.2494 1.2792
September 1.3828 1.3101 1.3382
October 1.3828 1.3260 1.3552
November 1.3438 1.2172 1.2749
December 1.2325 1.1794 1.2087