2021 CNY to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 CNY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the CNY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 163.7564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 149.2196.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5367 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.5981 to the December average rate of 160.5278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 163.7564 was up 7.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 151.6698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
CNY to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 153.2373, compared to 157.1628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9255 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 6.9280 RWF (High: 163.7564 / Low: 156.8283). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8514 RWF (High: 156.0571 / Low: 154.2057).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, 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 1.5079 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 160.5278) against the same month in 2020 (average: 151.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5180 (+6.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 154.2588 | 150.5698 | 152.5981 |
| February | 153.8487 | 151.8445 | 153.0867 |
| March | 153.0932 | 149.7750 | 151.5788 |
| April | 154.1404 | 149.2196 | 152.1046 |
| May | 156.8152 | 153.1286 | 154.8486 |
| June | 156.6898 | 152.3342 | 155.2069 |
| July | 156.0437 | 152.7448 | 154.9314 |
| August | 156.0571 | 154.2057 | 155.5559 |
| September | 156.7021 | 153.8652 | 155.9153 |
| October | 159.3397 | 154.6039 | 157.0421 |
| November | 162.0801 | 157.0582 | 159.0040 |
| December | 163.7564 | 156.8283 | 160.5278 |