2023 SBD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 149.8071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 128.8687.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9383 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.0427 to the December average rate of 148.2703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 149.8071 was up 13.17% compared to the 2022 peak of 132.3711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 133.4628, compared to 143.9570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.4941 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 5.9539 RWF (High: 141.3526 / Low: 135.3987). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2432 RWF (High: 136.0106 / Low: 133.7674).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 148.2703) against the same month in 2022 (average: 130.1720), the exchange rate shifted by +18.0983 (+13.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 131.5864 | 128.8687 | 130.0427 |
| February | 133.2946 | 130.7309 | 131.9549 |
| March | 135.0686 | 131.6150 | 132.9281 |
| April | 136.9154 | 132.1772 | 133.8117 |
| May | 136.0106 | 133.7674 | 134.7403 |
| June | 141.3526 | 135.3987 | 137.2995 |
| July | 142.2717 | 137.0767 | 139.6428 |
| August | 142.5743 | 139.6428 | 141.3449 |
| September | 145.9567 | 141.9980 | 143.2635 |
| October | 146.8170 | 143.1749 | 144.9099 |
| November | 148.1005 | 144.8922 | 146.3106 |
| December | 149.8071 | 146.5729 | 148.2703 |