YEARLY HIGH
6.9155 PYG
YEARLY LOW
5.7848 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3081 PYG

2023 RWF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RWF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 6.9155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.7848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1307 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8635 to the December average rate of 5.8683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.9155 was down 0.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.9700, 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 34,578 PYG
2022 Average 33,687 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 28,924 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,653.52 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.9630
5.7688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PYG 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 6.5603, compared to 6.0560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.2717 PYG (High: 6.4430 / Low: 6.1713). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1016 PYG (High: 6.9155 / Low: 6.8139).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2717
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1566 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.8635) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.7811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0823 (+1.21%).

2023 Avg (January) 6.8635
2022 Avg (January) 6.7811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9155 6.8139 6.8635
February 6.8135 6.6846 6.7206
March 6.6893 6.4455 6.5711
April 6.5355 6.2878 6.4518
May 6.4796 6.3674 6.4189
June 6.4430 6.1713 6.3356
July 6.2733 6.1094 6.2173
August 6.2371 6.1038 6.1481
September 6.1161 5.9691 6.0459
October 6.0904 5.9199 6.0318
November 6.0935 5.9715 6.0249
December 5.9860 5.7848 5.8683