YEARLY HIGH
0.4322 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.4005 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4123 RWF

2022 SYP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SYP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.4322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.4005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4089 to the December average rate of 0.4261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4322 was down 77.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,161 RWF
2021 Average 5,002 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,003 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.26 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4282
0.4040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.4075, compared to 0.4172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0169 RWF (High: 0.4237 / Low: 0.4068). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 RWF (High: 0.4091 / Low: 0.4052).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.4261) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+4.70%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.4261
2021 Avg (December) 0.4070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4134 0.4040 0.4089
February 0.4155 0.4005 0.4085
March 0.4117 0.4034 0.4060
April 0.4094 0.4048 0.4065
May 0.4091 0.4052 0.4070
June 0.4123 0.4064 0.4081
July 0.4131 0.4070 0.4092
August 0.4158 0.4090 0.4111
September 0.4237 0.4068 0.4145
October 0.4254 0.4145 0.4195
November 0.4304 0.4172 0.4226
December 0.4322 0.4221 0.4261