2023 SDG to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SDG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SDG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 2.2633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.8185.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4448 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8632 to the December average rate of 2.0865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.2633 was down 4.70% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.3749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.8672, compared to 2.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1486 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.2276 RWF (High: 2.2633 / Low: 2.0357). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 RWF (High: 1.8694 / Low: 1.8456).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 2.0627) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.8658), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1969 (+10.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8900 | 1.8394 | 1.8632 |
| February | 1.8694 | 1.8456 | 1.8553 |
| March | 1.9322 | 1.8185 | 1.8555 |
| April | 1.9443 | 1.8346 | 1.8561 |
| May | 1.8860 | 1.8581 | 1.8696 |
| June | 1.9577 | 1.8776 | 1.9036 |
| July | 1.9745 | 1.9155 | 1.9435 |
| August | 1.9838 | 1.9429 | 1.9671 |
| September | 2.0343 | 1.9785 | 2.0014 |
| October | 2.0558 | 2.0127 | 2.0336 |
| November | 2.2633 | 2.0357 | 2.0627 |
| December | 2.1007 | 2.0687 | 2.0865 |