YEARLY HIGH
12.1618 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.5039 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7690 RWF

2021 BDT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 12.1618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 11.5039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6579 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6496 to the December average rate of 11.9198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.1618 was up 3.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.7072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,809 RWF
2020 Average 56,409 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 57,519 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,289.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.9468
11.6225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 11.6987, compared to 11.8393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.4941 RWF (High: 12.1618 / Low: 11.6677). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1271 RWF (High: 11.9034 / Low: 11.7764).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4941
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0513 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 11.9198) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.6473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2724 (+2.34%).

2021 Avg (December) 11.9198
2020 Avg (December) 11.6473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7072 11.5039 11.6496
February 11.7299 11.5932 11.6738
March 11.7415 11.5319 11.6502
April 11.8044 11.5348 11.7109
May 11.8734 11.6250 11.7443
June 11.8675 11.6035 11.7632
July 11.8774 11.6646 11.8342
August 11.9034 11.7764 11.8562
September 11.8742 11.6749 11.8049
October 11.8898 11.6255 11.7775
November 12.0751 11.7168 11.8436
December 12.1618 11.6677 11.9198