YEARLY HIGH
288.7870 RWF
YEARLY LOW
268.1976 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
275.9017 RWF

2022 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 288.7870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 268.1976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5894 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.7007 to the December average rate of 284.7550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 288.7870 was up 3.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 278.1718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,443,935 RWF
2021 Average 1,334,780 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,340,988 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,947.07 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

286.0446
270.5690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RWF 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 272.8889, compared to 278.9145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.8889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 278.9145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 10.9416 RWF (High: 282.9605 / Low: 272.0190). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6579 RWF (High: 274.0609 / Low: 271.4030).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.9416
May Spread (Stable) ±2.6579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6357 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 284.7550) against the same month in 2021 (average: 272.4830), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2719 (+4.50%).

2022 Avg (December) 284.7550
2021 Avg (December) 272.4830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 276.7006 270.3657 273.7007
February 278.1823 268.1976 273.4943
March 275.6563 270.0932 271.8586
April 274.2841 271.1304 272.3125
May 274.0609 271.4030 272.6378
June 276.1111 272.1920 273.3297
July 276.1932 272.4737 273.7907
August 278.3164 273.5029 274.9851
September 282.9605 272.0190 277.0401
October 284.2029 277.0648 280.4176
November 287.7835 279.1487 282.4987
December 288.7870 282.0893 284.7550