YEARLY HIGH
250.2914 RWF
YEARLY LOW
228.6341 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
240.7212 RWF

2021 RON to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RON to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 250.2914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 228.6341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6573 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.8513 to the December average rate of 233.5685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 250.2914 was up 0.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 249.7553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,251,457 RWF
2020 Average 1,129,980 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,143,171 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,286.44 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

248.1796
232.2402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 243.8505, compared to 237.5919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.8505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.5919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 10.8165 RWF (High: 245.1373 / Low: 234.3208). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7491 RWF (High: 243.2459 / Low: 238.4968).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.8165
August Spread (Stable) ±4.7491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.2509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 246.8513) against the same month in 2020 (average: 219.2383), the exchange rate shifted by +27.6130 (+12.59%).

2021 Avg (January) 246.8513
2020 Avg (January) 219.2383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 250.2914 242.7786 246.8513
February 247.8296 242.3502 245.5337
March 245.5235 235.4708 240.2829
April 245.1373 234.3208 241.1038
May 249.0153 242.4109 245.5761
June 248.1909 238.1760 243.7549
July 243.4762 236.7571 240.9523
August 243.2459 238.4968 240.9335
September 242.6772 235.5754 239.5810
October 239.5273 233.1904 236.3634
November 237.5911 230.4016 234.1530
December 237.0439 228.6341 233.5685