YEARLY HIGH
4.3402 RWF
YEARLY LOW
4.0207 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1396 RWF

2022 YER to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 4.3402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 4.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3195 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1043 to the December average rate of 4.2775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.3402 was up 4.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.1719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,701 RWF
2021 Average 20,001 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 20,103 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,597.54 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.2977
4.0556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 4.0910, compared to 4.1882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1693 RWF (High: 4.2519 / Low: 4.0825). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 RWF (High: 4.1079 / Low: 4.0680).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1693
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

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 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 4.2775) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.0864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1911 (+4.68%).

2022 Avg (December) 4.2775
2021 Avg (December) 4.0864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1495 4.0559 4.1043
February 4.1706 4.0207 4.1003
March 4.1331 4.0492 4.0758
April 4.1090 4.0639 4.0813
May 4.1079 4.0680 4.0867
June 4.1398 4.0800 4.0976
July 4.1472 4.0862 4.1082
August 4.1749 4.1062 4.1278
September 4.2519 4.0825 4.1612
October 4.2706 4.1618 4.2114
November 4.3223 4.1886 4.2430
December 4.3402 4.2379 4.2775