YEARLY HIGH
457.5583 RWF
YEARLY LOW
426.5320 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
441.9408 RWF

2021 TOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 457.5583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 426.5320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.0263 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 433.1477 to the December average rate of 447.5693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 457.5583 was up 5.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 435.6973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,287,792 RWF
2020 Average 2,079,759 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,132,660 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,131.52 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

451.8605
429.3101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 436.9228, compared to 446.9588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.9228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 446.9588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 18.0984 RWF (High: 455.4219 / Low: 437.3235). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6542 RWF (High: 448.9456 / Low: 440.2914).

December Spread (Volatile) ±18.0984
August Spread (Stable) ±8.6542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.4121 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 449.9813) against the same month in 2020 (average: 427.5315), the exchange rate shifted by +22.4498 (+5.25%).

2021 Avg (November) 449.9813
2020 Avg (November) 427.5315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 438.6880 426.5320 433.1477
February 437.0533 427.1736 431.1893
March 438.8931 428.0076 432.8959
April 441.7255 427.7020 435.9139
May 447.0583 436.0960 442.1476
June 451.2608 438.3832 446.2423
July 447.5551 438.0157 444.4341
August 448.9456 440.2914 445.1768
September 450.8463 441.5123 447.0243
October 454.2847 439.3305 447.5671
November 457.5583 442.4180 449.9813
December 455.4219 437.3235 447.5693