YEARLY HIGH
42.9483 RWF
YEARLY LOW
39.5971 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.5351 RWF

2021 HNL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HNL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 42.9483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 39.5971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3512 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.7533 to the December average rate of 42.1109, 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 42.9483 was up 4.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.0338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 214,741 RWF
2020 Average 193,532 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 197,985 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,756.04 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

42.5311
40.5917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 41.0561, compared to 42.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.0561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.6504 RWF (High: 42.8981 / Low: 41.2477). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4000 RWF (High: 42.4786 / Low: 42.0786).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6504
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4000

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5897 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 42.0538) against the same month in 2020 (average: 40.3135), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7403 (+4.32%).

2021 Avg (November) 42.0538
2020 Avg (November) 40.3135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.1901 39.5971 40.7533
February 41.2358 40.3822 40.8277
March 41.2080 40.2678 40.7720
April 41.6294 40.5097 41.1939
May 41.7053 40.8290 41.3238
June 42.0915 40.8714 41.4657
July 42.4491 41.2930 42.0289
August 42.4786 42.0786 42.3695
September 42.2663 41.1157 41.7798
October 42.2812 41.0733 41.7414
November 42.9483 41.5633 42.0538
December 42.8981 41.2477 42.1109