YEARLY HIGH
13.9393 RWF
YEARLY LOW
13.1506 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5561 RWF

2021 BTN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 13.9393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 13.1506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7887 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5144 to the December average rate of 13.5794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.9393 was up 2.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.5631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,696 RWF
2020 Average 64,642 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 65,753 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,943.43 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.7265
13.3173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 13.5366, compared to 13.5756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.5923 RWF (High: 13.8263 / Low: 13.2340). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2229 RWF (High: 13.7322 / Low: 13.5093).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5923
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 13.6486) against the same month in 2020 (average: 13.2495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3991 (+3.01%).

2021 Avg (November) 13.6486
2020 Avg (November) 13.2495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6183 13.3084 13.5144
February 13.7322 13.5093 13.6178
March 13.7406 13.3947 13.5797
April 13.6228 13.1506 13.3514
May 13.7804 13.4115 13.5987
June 13.7539 13.2539 13.5578
July 13.5664 13.3043 13.4756
August 13.8298 13.4221 13.5886
September 13.8242 13.5010 13.6924
October 13.6255 13.2725 13.4689
November 13.9393 13.4999 13.6486
December 13.8263 13.2340 13.5794