YEARLY HIGH
2.3008 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.1475 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2456 TZS

2022 RWF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.3008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 2.1475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1533 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2446 to the December average rate of 2.1794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.3008 was down 3.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.3785, 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 11,504 TZS
2021 Average 11,559 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 10,737 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 766.47 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2846
2.1698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TZS 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 2.2659, compared to 2.2254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0826 TZS (High: 2.2814 / Low: 2.1988). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 TZS (High: 2.2829 / Low: 2.2599).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0826
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 2.2552) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.3437), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0884 (-3.77%).

2022 Avg (February) 2.2552
2021 Avg (February) 2.3437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2759 2.2149 2.2446
February 2.3008 2.2251 2.2552
March 2.2858 2.2476 2.2731
April 2.2833 2.2588 2.2750
May 2.2829 2.2599 2.2738
June 2.2837 2.2501 2.2734
July 2.2796 2.2468 2.2676
August 2.2694 2.2327 2.2585
September 2.2814 2.1988 2.2393
October 2.2384 2.1898 2.2129
November 2.2255 2.1564 2.1946
December 2.1997 2.1475 2.1794