YEARLY HIGH
1496.1678 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1332.8713 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1420.7103 RWF

2022 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 1496.1678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 1332.8713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 163.2965 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1441.1033 to the December average rate of 1421.7556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1496.1678 was up 2.27% compared to the 2021 peak of 1463.0155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,480,839 RWF
2021 Average 7,132,540 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 6,664,357 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 816,482.55 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1446.4250
1394.3284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1420.8286, compared to 1420.5921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1420.8286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1420.5921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 162.7699 RWF (High: 1495.6412 / Low: 1332.8713). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.7559 RWF (High: 1419.1660 / Low: 1394.4102).

September Spread (Volatile) ±162.7699
August Spread (Stable) ±24.7559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 17.9653 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.9653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1442.0836) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1424.4510), the exchange rate shifted by +17.6326 (+1.24%).

2022 Avg (October) 1442.0836
2021 Avg (October) 1424.4510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1461.5073 1422.5328 1441.1033
February 1465.5368 1409.8511 1439.5635
March 1441.6964 1409.2129 1421.5982
April 1431.8160 1401.7321 1413.8752
May 1416.8920 1391.2807 1403.5745
June 1420.4786 1393.9555 1405.2571
July 1413.7199 1387.6744 1398.6698
August 1419.1660 1394.4102 1403.3946
September 1495.6412 1332.8713 1427.2497
October 1496.1678 1333.6509 1442.0836
November 1491.2365 1401.7247 1430.3990
December 1440.3094 1406.3983 1421.7556