YEARLY HIGH
204.6201 RWF
YEARLY LOW
168.1367 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.7743 RWF

2021 BRL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BRL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 204.6201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 168.1367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4834 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.4621 to the December average rate of 180.8371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 204.6201 was down 13.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 237.0698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,115,504 RWF
2020 Average 4,681,248 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,203,418 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 912,085.88 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

200.5596
172.7621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 184.3792, compared to 187.1695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.3792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.1695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 14.4209 RWF (High: 186.1097 / Low: 171.6889). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9819 RWF (High: 185.2569 / Low: 177.2750).

April Spread (Volatile) ±14.4209
February Spread (Stable) ±7.9819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.6927 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 198.2432) against the same month in 2020 (average: 182.9991), the exchange rate shifted by +15.2440 (+8.33%).

2021 Avg (June) 198.2432
2020 Avg (June) 182.9991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 191.4359 179.4138 184.4621
February 185.2569 177.2750 182.7344
March 181.1626 168.1367 175.0786
April 186.1097 171.6889 177.8878
May 191.8770 182.6553 187.8692
June 204.6201 192.5221 198.2432
July 199.2680 189.6604 194.3360
August 195.7440 186.1210 191.8237
September 195.2570 185.3268 190.9246
October 187.8585 176.9789 182.2319
November 188.7709 178.0084 182.8634
December 186.2948 175.2963 180.8371