2023 YER to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 YER to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the YER to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5.0450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.2697.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7752 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2933 to the December average rate of 5.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.0450 was up 16.24% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.3402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4149, compared to 4.8372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4223 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1963 RWF (High: 4.7037 / Low: 4.5074). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 RWF (High: 4.3663 / Low: 4.3163).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 5.0113) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.2775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7338 (+17.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3231 | 4.2697 | 4.2933 |
| February | 4.3663 | 4.3163 | 4.3399 |
| March | 4.4417 | 4.3119 | 4.3704 |
| April | 4.5326 | 4.3860 | 4.4325 |
| May | 4.5286 | 4.4485 | 4.4818 |
| June | 4.7037 | 4.5074 | 4.5717 |
| July | 4.7440 | 4.6023 | 4.6667 |
| August | 4.7681 | 4.6680 | 4.7257 |
| September | 4.8867 | 4.7554 | 4.8069 |
| October | 4.9310 | 4.8348 | 4.8816 |
| November | 4.9813 | 4.8748 | 4.9309 |
| December | 5.0450 | 4.9662 | 5.0113 |