YEARLY HIGH
1044.0122 RWF
YEARLY LOW
975.0000 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1001.2388 RWF

2021 BMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1044.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 975.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.0122 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 988.0397 to the December average rate of 1022.5906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1044.0122 was up 5.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 991.1647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,220,061 RWF
2020 Average 4,786,014 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,875,000 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345,061.24 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1026.1397
983.5506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 991.6616, compared to 1010.8160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.1544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 991.6616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1010.8160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 44.0122 RWF (High: 1044.0122 / Low: 1000.0000). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1525 RWF (High: 1011.2822 / Low: 999.1297).

December Spread (Volatile) ±44.0122
August Spread (Stable) ±12.1525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.5962 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1022.5906) against the same month in 2020 (average: 987.6299), the exchange rate shifted by +34.9608 (+3.54%).

2021 Avg (December) 1022.5906
2020 Avg (December) 987.6299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 995.9146 975.0000 988.0397
February 994.7546 982.5000 989.6959
March 994.9163 977.5000 987.0997
April 1001.3369 977.5000 992.2346
May 1005.9027 985.0000 995.5764
June 1006.3856 983.5000 997.3234
July 1007.4803 990.0000 1003.3795
August 1011.2822 999.1297 1007.7625
September 1010.0653 995.0000 1006.7929
October 1017.3915 995.0000 1008.3788
November 1035.2054 1005.0000 1015.9915
December 1044.0122 1000.0000 1022.5906