2021 GTQ to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

135.0083 RWF

YEARLY LOW

125.1198 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.3947 RWF

2021 GTQ to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 135.0083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 125.1198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8886 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.7927 to the December average rate of 132.2981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 135.0083 was up 6.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 127.1345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 675,042 RWF

2020 Average 619,717 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 625,599 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,442.92 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

132.8486

126.2422

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 128.1788, compared to 130.6106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.1788

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.6106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 5.7058 RWF (High: 135.0083 / Low: 129.3025). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5562 RWF (High: 130.4930 / Low: 128.9368).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.7058

August Spread (Stable) ±1.5562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0863 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 132.2981) against the same month in 2020 (average: 126.5359), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7621 (+4.55%).

2021 Avg (December) 132.2981

2020 Avg (December) 126.5359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	127.5989	125.1198	126.7927
February	128.9567	126.6033	127.7940
March	128.9007	126.6000	127.9067
April	129.6579	126.6620	128.6096
May	130.3810	127.6951	129.0281
June	130.0132	126.9690	128.9418
July	129.9764	127.7613	129.5198
August	130.4930	128.9368	130.1152
September	130.5630	128.6558	130.1067
October	131.5407	128.5706	130.3193
November	133.8157	129.8243	131.3043
December	135.0083	129.3025	132.2981