2021 BAM to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

627.2625 RWF

YEARLY LOW

577.7612 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

605.6210 RWF

2021 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 627.2625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 577.7612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.5013 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 614.9554 to the December average rate of 590.9645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 627.2625 was up 0.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 621.9665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,136,312 RWF

2020 Average 2,794,468 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,888,806 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,506.57 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

620.8404

588.2485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 610.9489, compared to 600.2930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.6558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 610.9489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 600.2930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 26.3640 RWF (High: 604.1252 / Low: 577.7612). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.3614 RWF (High: 617.6762 / Low: 603.3147).

December Spread (Volatile) ±26.3640

February Spread (Stable) ±14.3614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.1984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 618.1244) against the same month in 2020 (average: 523.9993), the exchange rate shifted by +94.1252 (+17.96%).

2021 Avg (May) 618.1244

2020 Avg (May) 523.9993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	622.9016	607.3222	614.9554
February	617.6762	603.3147	611.7484
March	609.3697	591.5856	600.5500
April	615.8359	589.9300	605.8463
May	627.2625	606.4042	618.1244
June	624.4735	600.6408	614.4688
July	613.7651	595.5399	607.0165
August	613.0079	598.2809	606.4917
September	612.9671	596.7809	606.3999
October	605.7588	590.5146	598.3499
November	600.3116	580.9187	592.5357
December	604.1252	577.7612	590.9645