YEARLY HIGH
4.9921 RWF
YEARLY LOW
4.6576 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7868 RWF

2021 GYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 4.9921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 4.6576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3345 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7222 to the December average rate of 4.8870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.9921 was up 5.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.7369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,960 RWF
2020 Average 22,892 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 23,288 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,672.38 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.9038
4.7020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 4.7408, compared to 4.8327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.2131 RWF (High: 4.9921 / Low: 4.7790). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0556 RWF (High: 4.8303 / Low: 4.7747).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2131
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0556

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.8870) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.7190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1681 (+3.56%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.8870
2020 Avg (December) 4.7190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7534 4.6576 4.7222
February 4.7535 4.6954 4.7312
March 4.7567 4.6739 4.7188
April 4.7823 4.6723 4.7426
May 4.8095 4.7088 4.7612
June 4.8111 4.7022 4.7688
July 4.8229 4.7370 4.7995
August 4.8303 4.7747 4.8190
September 4.8318 4.7607 4.8142
October 4.8706 4.7595 4.8212
November 4.9514 4.8004 4.8555
December 4.9921 4.7790 4.8870