2022 USD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 USD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the USD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1085.9169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1006.1769.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.7400 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1027.1318 to the December average rate of 1070.6921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1085.9169 was up 4.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 1044.0122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
USD 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 1023.7927, compared to 1048.1607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.3680 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 42.3989 RWF (High: 1064.5645 / Low: 1022.1656). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9832 RWF (High: 1028.0000 / Low: 1018.0168).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 6.1391 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1070.6921) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1022.5906), the exchange rate shifted by +48.1015 (+4.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1038.4141 | 1015.0000 | 1027.1318 |
| February | 1043.6864 | 1006.1769 | 1026.1215 |
| March | 1034.2975 | 1013.3086 | 1019.9824 |
| April | 1028.5591 | 1017.0000 | 1021.3871 |
| May | 1028.0000 | 1018.0168 | 1022.6943 |
| June | 1035.9742 | 1021.2115 | 1025.4389 |
| July | 1037.9192 | 1022.5665 | 1028.0922 |
| August | 1044.7702 | 1027.5842 | 1032.9937 |
| September | 1064.5645 | 1022.1656 | 1041.5053 |
| October | 1068.7298 | 1041.5000 | 1053.9058 |
| November | 1081.4329 | 1048.2088 | 1061.7750 |
| December | 1085.9169 | 1060.5223 | 1070.6921 |