YEARLY HIGH
2.3749 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.7669 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1038 RWF

2022 SDG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SDG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.3749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1.7669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6080 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3434 to the December average rate of 1.8762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.3749 was down 86.83% compared to the 2021 peak of 18.0338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,874 RWF
2021 Average 23,121 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 8,835 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,039.79 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.3973
1.7505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.2890, compared to 1.9185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.4701 RWF (High: 2.2575 / Low: 1.7874). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 RWF (High: 2.3030 / Low: 2.2726).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4701
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3872 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2.3434) against the same month in 2021 (average: 17.8747), the exchange rate shifted by -15.5313 (-86.89%).

2022 Avg (January) 2.3434
2021 Avg (January) 17.8747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3749 2.3061 2.3434
February 2.3586 2.2585 2.3151
March 2.3191 2.2669 2.2826
April 2.3030 2.2726 2.2831
May 2.2901 2.2374 2.2624
June 2.2719 2.2330 2.2476
July 2.2783 2.2400 2.2530
August 2.2575 1.7874 1.8658
September 1.8434 1.7669 1.8044
October 1.8849 1.8003 1.8459
November 1.8989 1.8438 1.8658
December 1.9085 1.8564 1.8762