YEARLY HIGH
4.1931 MGA
YEARLY LOW
3.8205 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9844 MGA

2022 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.1931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 3.8205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3726 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8749 to the December average rate of 4.1294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.1931 was up 5.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.9850, 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 20,966 MGA
2021 Average 19,241 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 19,102 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,863.03 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.1548
3.8494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MGA 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 3.9195, compared to 4.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.1615 MGA (High: 4.1931 / Low: 4.0316). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0662 MGA (High: 3.9724 / Low: 3.9063).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1615
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 4.1294) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.8801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2493 (+6.42%).

2022 Avg (December) 4.1294
2021 Avg (December) 3.8801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9458 3.8205 3.8749
February 3.9605 3.8305 3.8865
March 3.9793 3.8850 3.9425
April 3.9724 3.9063 3.9370
May 3.9651 3.8740 3.9265
June 3.9900 3.8756 3.9498
July 4.1071 3.9484 4.0293
August 4.0950 3.9523 4.0423
September 4.0631 3.9654 4.0125
October 4.0688 3.9895 4.0255
November 4.1137 4.0120 4.0568
December 4.1931 4.0316 4.1294