YEARLY HIGH
0.1109 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0951 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1018 RWF

2021 GNF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GNF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.1109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0968 to the December average rate of 0.1086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1109 was up 9.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 555 RWF
2020 Average 497 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 476 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.95 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

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GNF 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 0.0990, compared to 0.1046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0041 RWF (High: 0.1109 / Low: 0.1068). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RWF (High: 0.1033 / Low: 0.1024).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0041
August Spread (Stable) Âą0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1086) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+9.37%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1086
2020 Avg (December) 0.0993

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0991 0.0951 0.0968
February 0.0981 0.0961 0.0973
March 0.0991 0.0973 0.0980
April 0.1007 0.0978 0.0995
May 0.1020 0.0993 0.1009
June 0.1025 0.1002 0.1016
July 0.1031 0.1005 0.1023
August 0.1033 0.1024 0.1031
September 0.1034 0.1018 0.1030
October 0.1052 0.1020 0.1039
November 0.1087 0.1051 0.1066
December 0.1109 0.1068 0.1086