YEARLY HIGH
1690.8898 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1421.2524 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1545.1439 RWF

2023 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1690.8898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1421.2524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 269.6374 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1443.8875 to the December average rate of 1672.3739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1690.8898 was up 13.01% compared to the 2022 peak of 1496.1678, 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 8,454,449 RWF
2022 Average 7,102,860 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,106,262 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,348,187.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1695.2225
1421.0389
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 1482.0779, compared to 1608.2098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 126.1319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1482.0779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1608.2098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 68.3043 RWF (High: 1608.2950 / Low: 1539.9907). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.0080 RWF (High: 1585.4632 / Low: 1569.4552).

July Spread (Volatile) ±68.3043
August Spread (Stable) ±16.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1672.3739) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1421.7556), the exchange rate shifted by +250.6183 (+17.63%).

2023 Avg (December) 1672.3739
2022 Avg (December) 1421.7556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1463.8051 1421.2524 1443.8875
February 1471.9439 1445.3399 1455.1365
March 1494.0284 1448.2868 1459.6761
April 1534.1429 1483.7568 1497.6731
May 1516.1353 1499.0434 1508.5619
June 1570.5155 1503.2320 1527.5324
July 1608.2950 1539.9907 1569.8634
August 1585.4632 1569.4552 1579.1244
September 1601.3385 1578.8380 1590.8760
October 1620.3943 1595.4260 1604.8499
November 1655.5453 1611.9986 1632.1711
December 1690.8898 1654.2468 1672.3739