YEARLY HIGH
97.5973 RWF
YEARLY LOW
76.0625 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.2330 RWF

2023 SCR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 97.5973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 76.0625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5348 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.3952 to the December average rate of 93.3657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 97.5973 was up 16.69% compared to the 2022 peak of 83.6417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 487,987 RWF
2022 Average 382,674 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 380,313 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,673.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

94.7627
77.9981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 81.6313, compared to 90.8346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.2033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.6313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.8346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 9.2729 RWF (High: 89.7185 / Low: 80.4456). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5021 RWF (High: 90.3033 / Low: 86.8011).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.2729
August Spread (Stable) ±3.5021

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: 93.3657) against the same month in 2022 (average: 80.1311), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2346 (+16.52%).

2023 Avg (December) 93.3657
2022 Avg (December) 80.1311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.7714 76.0625 79.3952
February 83.7758 76.6065 80.2179
March 84.6498 77.6060 81.3184
April 85.9229 78.6461 82.1669
May 85.8032 80.0640 83.1384
June 89.7185 80.4456 83.5511
July 89.8804 82.1504 87.4364
August 90.3033 86.8011 88.4596
September 94.4145 88.1346 91.5993
October 96.2187 88.3958 91.7284
November 94.8613 90.2295 92.4181
December 97.5973 90.0115 93.3657