YEARLY HIGH
0.0175 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 NAD

2023 RWF to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RWF to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0175 was up 0.22% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0175, 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 87 NAD
2022 Average 79 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 73 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.83 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0172
0.0147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NAD 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0017 NAD (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0146). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NAD (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0156).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 0.0170) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+9.25%).

2023 Avg (May) 0.0170
2022 Avg (May) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0161 0.0156 0.0159
February 0.0169 0.0157 0.0165
March 0.0171 0.0161 0.0167
April 0.0167 0.0160 0.0164
May 0.0175 0.0164 0.0170
June 0.0175 0.0159 0.0164
July 0.0163 0.0148 0.0156
August 0.0167 0.0155 0.0159
September 0.0160 0.0155 0.0158
October 0.0165 0.0153 0.0158
November 0.0163 0.0146 0.0152
December 0.0153 0.0145 0.0149