YEARLY HIGH
0.0146 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0120 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 SCR

2022 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0146 was down 33.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0219, 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 73 SCR
2021 Average 81 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 60 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.08 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0143
0.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SCR 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 SCR (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SCR (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0139).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0134) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-37.58%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0134
2021 Avg (January) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0146 0.0125 0.0134
February 0.0143 0.0125 0.0134
March 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
April 0.0142 0.0128 0.0139
May 0.0139 0.0124 0.0129
June 0.0140 0.0125 0.0131
July 0.0139 0.0124 0.0129
August 0.0134 0.0124 0.0128
September 0.0138 0.0122 0.0129
October 0.0131 0.0123 0.0127
November 0.0131 0.0120 0.0126
December 0.0132 0.0121 0.0125