2022 RWF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5773 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.5234 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5557 SOS

2022 RWF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.5773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.5234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0539 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5664 to the December average rate of 0.5313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5773 was down 3.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5980, 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 2,887 SOS

2021 Average 2,902 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,617 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.74 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5742

0.5274

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SOS 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 0.5674, compared to 0.5440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0210 SOS (High: 0.5773 / Low: 0.5563). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 SOS (High: 0.5712 / Low: 0.5642).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.5667) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5872), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0205 (-3.49%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.5667

2021 Avg (February) 0.5872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5764	0.5572	0.5664
February	0.5773	0.5563	0.5667
March	0.5763	0.5620	0.5703
April	0.5742	0.5629	0.5675
May	0.5712	0.5642	0.5675
June	0.5689	0.5614	0.5661
July	0.5685	0.5503	0.5602
August	0.5651	0.5445	0.5528
September	0.5496	0.5374	0.5455
October	0.5458	0.5331	0.5393
November	0.5404	0.5259	0.5348
December	0.5364	0.5234	0.5313