YEARLY HIGH
1129.5545 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1039.6014 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1095.4803 RWF

2021 CHF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CHF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1129.5545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1039.6014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.9532 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1113.5605 to the December average rate of 1111.1241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1129.5545 was up 0.66% compared to the 2020 peak of 1122.1915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,647,773 RWF
2020 Average 5,106,968 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 5,198,007 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449,765.78 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1118.8351
1055.5394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1092.1205, compared to 1098.8402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1092.1205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1098.8402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 54.4306 RWF (High: 1094.0319 / Low: 1039.6014). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.2592 RWF (High: 1113.0527 / Low: 1089.7935).

April Spread (Volatile) ±54.4306
November Spread (Stable) ±23.2592

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 41.2187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.2187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1111.1241) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1111.8319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7078 (-0.06%).

2021 Avg (December) 1111.1241
2020 Avg (December) 1111.8319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1127.6896 1099.4016 1113.5605
February 1116.4513 1090.7030 1102.0327
March 1082.5497 1043.3061 1060.8140
April 1094.0319 1039.6014 1075.5254
May 1117.8320 1088.3537 1103.0213
June 1117.1446 1072.5313 1097.7688
July 1112.2965 1076.2952 1093.9003
August 1114.6345 1084.0075 1102.0578
September 1104.4860 1069.9541 1091.2115
October 1110.5901 1072.1426 1092.6591
November 1113.0527 1089.7935 1102.0884
December 1129.5545 1088.9720 1111.1241