YEARLY HIGH
0.2904 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2490 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2678 RWF

2021 COP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the COP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.2490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0415 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2831 to the December average rate of 0.2575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2904 was down 0.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,452,236 RWF
2020 Average 1,301,273 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,244,817 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,419.34 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2857
0.2550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2740, compared to 0.2617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0193 RWF (High: 0.2904 / Low: 0.2712). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 RWF (High: 0.2689 / Low: 0.2592).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2831) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.68%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2831
2020 Avg (January) 0.2850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2904 0.2712 0.2831
February 0.2842 0.2742 0.2784
March 0.2799 0.2649 0.2733
April 0.2776 0.2638 0.2723
May 0.2719 0.2585 0.2665
June 0.2779 0.2609 0.2701
July 0.2685 0.2558 0.2622
August 0.2636 0.2520 0.2595
September 0.2689 0.2592 0.2634
October 0.2742 0.2623 0.2670
November 0.2696 0.2533 0.2604
December 0.2661 0.2490 0.2575