YEARLY HIGH
93.9353 RWF
YEARLY LOW
81.3771 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.6840 RWF

2023 BWP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BWP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 93.9353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 81.3771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5582 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.1357 to the December average rate of 92.8526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 93.9353 was up 4.00% compared to the 2022 peak of 90.3192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 469,676 RWF
2022 Average 419,605 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 406,885 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,790.98 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

93.8619
81.7499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 83.8248, compared to 89.5431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.8248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.5431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 5.9346 RWF (High: 87.7773 / Low: 81.8427). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8301 RWF (High: 84.8964 / Low: 83.0663).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.9346
January Spread (Stable) ±1.8301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2421 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 92.8526) against the same month in 2022 (average: 83.0864), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7662 (+11.75%).

2023 Avg (December) 92.8526
2022 Avg (December) 83.0864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.8964 83.0663 84.1357
February 85.8169 81.7533 83.0469
March 85.2207 81.3771 82.7593
April 86.7193 83.4845 84.5466
May 84.9183 81.7873 83.3044
June 87.7773 81.8427 85.1560
July 91.2087 85.4618 88.2595
August 89.0514 86.9621 87.6635
September 89.4986 86.8685 88.1799
October 90.2049 87.4059 88.9719
November 93.1408 90.1896 91.3314
December 93.9353 91.2079 92.8526