YEARLY HIGH
1.8136 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.5366 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6645 RWF

2022 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.8136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 1.5366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2770 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7728 to the December average rate of 1.7295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8136 was down 2.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,068 RWF
2021 Average 9,027 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,683 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,384.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7942
1.5539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.7072, compared to 1.6218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1408 RWF (High: 1.7159 / Low: 1.5750). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 RWF (High: 1.7497 / Low: 1.7091).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1408
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0628 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.7728) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8326), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0598 (-3.26%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.7728
2021 Avg (January) 1.8326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8136 1.7286 1.7728
February 1.8095 1.7180 1.7742
March 1.7301 1.6860 1.7114
April 1.7204 1.6337 1.6838
May 1.6819 1.6206 1.6489
June 1.6809 1.6249 1.6519
July 1.6276 1.5658 1.5981
August 1.6299 1.5630 1.5934
September 1.6033 1.5366 1.5739
October 1.6202 1.5471 1.5803
November 1.7159 1.5750 1.6556
December 1.7497 1.7091 1.7295