YEARLY HIGH
336.6901 RWF
YEARLY LOW
284.3167 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
308.6734 RWF

2023 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 336.6901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 284.3167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.3734 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 286.1177 to the December average rate of 334.3041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 336.6901 was up 16.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 288.7870, 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 1,683,451 RWF
2022 Average 1,379,586 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,421,584 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261,866.78 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

339.1227
281.2991
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 294.5292, compared to 322.8175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.2883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.5292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 322.8175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 13.0909 RWF (High: 313.9880 / Low: 300.8972). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1998 RWF (High: 291.1642 / Low: 287.9644).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.0909
February Spread (Stable) ±3.1998

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 334.3041) against the same month in 2022 (average: 284.7550), the exchange rate shifted by +49.5491 (+17.40%).

2023 Avg (December) 334.3041
2022 Avg (December) 284.7550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.3637 284.3167 286.1177
February 291.1642 287.9644 289.6033
March 296.0875 287.4729 291.3397
April 302.4753 292.6302 295.8072
May 302.2432 296.8534 299.1510
June 313.9880 300.8972 305.1563
July 316.6122 307.1526 311.4480
August 318.0972 311.5483 315.3391
September 326.2570 317.2644 320.8488
October 329.1761 322.8064 325.8083
November 332.4894 326.4466 329.1567
December 336.6901 331.4370 334.3041