YEARLY HIGH
401.8120 RWF
YEARLY LOW
372.3065 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
383.3340 RWF

2022 XCD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 401.8120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 372.3065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5055 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 380.0603 to the December average rate of 396.1785, 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 401.8120 was up 4.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 386.3064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,009,060 RWF
2021 Average 1,852,535 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,861,532 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,527.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

398.0548
375.5385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 378.8247, compared to 387.8433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 378.8247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 387.8433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 15.6885 RWF (High: 393.9111 / Low: 378.2227). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6940 RWF (High: 380.3815 / Low: 376.6875).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.6885
May Spread (Stable) ±3.6940

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 2.2716 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 396.1785) against the same month in 2021 (average: 378.3799), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7986 (+4.70%).

2022 Avg (December) 396.1785
2021 Avg (December) 378.3799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 384.2349 375.5712 380.0603
February 386.1858 372.3065 379.6864
March 382.7117 374.9454 377.4148
April 380.5884 376.3113 377.9346
May 380.3815 376.6875 378.4183
June 383.3321 377.8696 379.4338
July 384.0518 378.3710 380.4156
August 386.5868 380.2276 382.2293
September 393.9111 378.2227 385.3788
October 395.4524 385.4980 389.9789
November 400.1528 387.8592 392.8790
December 401.8120 392.4154 396.1785