YEARLY HIGH
0.0530 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0505 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0515 GMD

2021 RWF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0523 to the December average rate of 0.0514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0530 was down 3.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265 GMD
2020 Average 269 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 253 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.54 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

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RWF to GMD 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 0.0517, compared to 0.0512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0020 GMD (High: 0.0525 / Low: 0.0505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GMD (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0506).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0020
August Spread (Stable) Âą0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0523) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-3.60%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0523
2020 Avg (January) 0.0542

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0530 0.0519 0.0523
February 0.0524 0.0516 0.0520
March 0.0524 0.0515 0.0520
April 0.0523 0.0510 0.0516
May 0.0520 0.0508 0.0514
June 0.0520 0.0508 0.0513
July 0.0517 0.0508 0.0510
August 0.0512 0.0506 0.0508
September 0.0518 0.0507 0.0511
October 0.0523 0.0506 0.0514
November 0.0520 0.0506 0.0514
December 0.0525 0.0505 0.0514