2022 SBD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

132.3711 RWF

YEARLY LOW

124.5139 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

127.3064 RWF

2022 SBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 132.3711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 124.5139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8572 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.1946 to the December average rate of 130.1720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 132.3711 was up 2.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 128.9872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 661,855 RWF

2021 Average 624,050 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 622,569 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,285.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

130.6447

124.9723

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 126.7700, compared to 127.8428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.7700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.8428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 5.1338 RWF (High: 130.1941 / Low: 125.0603). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8006 RWF (High: 128.5691 / Low: 126.7685).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.1338

April Spread (Stable) ±1.8006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2567 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 130.1720) against the same month in 2021 (average: 126.4213), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7506 (+2.97%).

2022 Avg (December) 130.1720

2021 Avg (December) 126.4213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	128.8761	125.4027	127.1946
February	129.0253	124.5139	126.8601
March	128.3556	125.4063	126.7632
April	128.5691	126.7685	127.4494
May	127.4873	125.3171	126.1927
June	127.6821	125.2047	126.1603
July	127.4259	125.3150	126.0768
August	126.6766	124.6943	125.4450
September	130.1941	125.0603	127.2650
October	131.1310	127.6251	129.0363
November	131.3919	127.3552	129.0619
December	132.3711	128.8513	130.1720