2021 KPW to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KPW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KPW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.1600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.0833.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0767 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0978 to the December average rate of 1.1362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1600 was up 5.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
KPW to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1018, compared to 1.1231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0213 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0489 RWF (High: 1.1600 / Low: 1.1111). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 RWF (High: 1.1236 / Low: 1.1101).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0029 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.1362) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0388 (+3.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1066 | 1.0833 | 1.0978 |
| February | 1.1053 | 1.0917 | 1.0997 |
| March | 1.1055 | 1.0861 | 1.0968 |
| April | 1.1126 | 1.0861 | 1.1025 |
| May | 1.1177 | 1.0944 | 1.1062 |
| June | 1.1182 | 1.0928 | 1.1081 |
| July | 1.1194 | 1.1000 | 1.1149 |
| August | 1.1236 | 1.1101 | 1.1197 |
| September | 1.1223 | 1.1056 | 1.1187 |
| October | 1.1304 | 1.1056 | 1.1204 |
| November | 1.1502 | 1.1167 | 1.1289 |
| December | 1.1600 | 1.1111 | 1.1362 |