2021 AWG to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 AWG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the AWG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 579.8457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 541.6667.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.1791 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 548.9110 to the December average rate of 568.0295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 579.8457 was up 5.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 550.6470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
AWG 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 550.8893, compared to 561.4770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5877 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 24.4445 RWF (High: 579.8457 / Low: 555.4013). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7504 RWF (High: 561.7454 / Low: 554.9950).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4058 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 568.0295) against the same month in 2020 (average: 548.6833), the exchange rate shifted by +19.3463 (+3.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 553.2859 | 541.6667 | 548.9110 |
| February | 552.6414 | 545.8333 | 549.7945 |
| March | 552.7313 | 543.0556 | 548.3887 |
| April | 556.2983 | 543.0556 | 551.2184 |
| May | 558.6796 | 547.1462 | 553.0286 |
| June | 559.1031 | 546.2372 | 553.9944 |
| July | 559.7113 | 549.8473 | 557.3583 |
| August | 561.7454 | 554.9950 | 559.7728 |
| September | 561.0583 | 552.6243 | 559.2154 |
| October | 565.2175 | 552.6243 | 560.1297 |
| November | 575.0343 | 558.3333 | 564.3561 |
| December | 579.8457 | 555.4013 | 568.0295 |