YEARLY HIGH
297.4394 RWF
YEARLY LOW
276.9122 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
283.7492 RWF

2021 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 297.4394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 276.9122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5272 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.6741 to the December average rate of 289.7041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 297.4394 was up 4.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 283.6546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,487,197 RWF
2020 Average 1,379,898 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,384,561 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,636.03 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

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PGK 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 280.7229, compared to 286.7755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 280.7229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.7755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 14.5540 RWF (High: 297.4394 / Low: 282.8854). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9609 RWF (High: 287.3912 / Low: 283.4302).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą14.5540
August Spread (Stable) Âą3.9609

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2732 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 289.7041) against the same month in 2020 (average: 280.8684), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8357 (+3.15%).

2021 Avg (December) 289.7041
2020 Avg (December) 280.8684

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Month High Low Average
January 282.3500 276.9517 279.6741
February 281.7355 277.5424 279.7559
March 281.7389 276.9122 279.4961
April 283.0341 276.9122 280.3874
May 285.1034 279.4326 282.0865
June 285.8901 280.0566 282.9376
July 288.0307 281.6958 285.6105
August 287.3912 283.4302 285.3373
September 287.6367 281.4710 285.7820
October 289.9633 281.8697 285.9359
November 294.6976 284.7025 288.2832
December 297.4394 282.8854 289.7041