YEARLY HIGH
70.5072 RWF
YEARLY LOW
57.0787 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.5226 RWF

2022 ZAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 70.5072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 57.0787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4285 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.2782 to the December average rate of 61.9334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 70.5072 was down 5.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 74.6484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,525,360 RWF
2021 Average 3,389,417 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,853,937 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 671,422.88 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

69.1909
57.1712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 66.5058, compared to 60.5394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.5058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.5394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 6.7130 RWF (High: 70.5072 / Low: 63.7942). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8223 RWF (High: 62.6263 / Low: 59.8040).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.7130
July Spread (Stable) ±2.8223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.6834 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 68.0370) against the same month in 2021 (average: 68.7932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7562 (-1.10%).

2022 Avg (April) 68.0370
2021 Avg (April) 68.7932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.1868 63.6322 66.2782
February 68.7141 65.4676 67.3622
March 70.1406 65.8177 68.1893
April 70.5072 63.7942 68.0370
May 66.1983 62.9126 64.3536
June 67.1111 62.7408 64.8145
July 62.6263 59.8040 61.1518
August 64.0477 60.6505 61.8204
September 60.5493 57.5699 59.2548
October 60.3358 57.0787 58.1729
November 63.5563 57.5648 60.9034
December 63.2634 60.3433 61.9334