2022 RWF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6508 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.5514 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6019 XAF

2022 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 0.6508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.5514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0994 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5641 to the December average rate of 0.5782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6508 was up 12.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5797, 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 3,254 XAF

2021 Average 2,770 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,757 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.93 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6426

0.5566

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RWF to XAF 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 0.5864, compared to 0.6174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0521 XAF (High: 0.6349 / Low: 0.5828). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 XAF (High: 0.5851 / Low: 0.5715).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.6354) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0819 (+14.80%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.6354

2021 Avg (September) 0.5535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5785	0.5514	0.5641
February	0.5821	0.5526	0.5637
March	0.5931	0.5780	0.5844
April	0.6121	0.5812	0.5940
May	0.6170	0.5946	0.6066
June	0.6154	0.5949	0.6054
July	0.6386	0.6144	0.6258
August	0.6398	0.6135	0.6277
September	0.6508	0.6237	0.6354
October	0.6464	0.6172	0.6329
November	0.6349	0.5828	0.6043
December	0.5851	0.5715	0.5782