YEARLY HIGH
151.4091 RWF
YEARLY LOW
141.2034 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.0359 RWF

2021 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 151.4091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 141.2034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2057 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.3938 to the December average rate of 148.1990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 151.4091 was up 5.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 143.9742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 757,046 RWF
2020 Average 693,384 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 706,017 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,028.66 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

148.7277
142.3837
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BOB 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: JanтАУJun) was 143.6180, compared to 146.4538 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 2.8358 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 143.6180
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 146.4538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 6.3544 RWF (High: 151.4091 / Low: 145.0547). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5833 RWF (High: 146.4623 / Low: 144.8790).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒6.3544
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.5833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3451 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 148.1990) against the same month in 2020 (average: 143.2616), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9374 (+3.45%).

2021 Avg (December) 148.1990
2020 Avg (December) 143.2616

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Month High Low Average
January 144.4371 141.6123 143.3938
February 144.0587 142.1640 143.2575
March 144.0880 141.4030 142.9124
April 145.0274 141.6143 143.7042
May 145.7227 142.8803 144.2750
June 145.8610 141.2034 144.1654
July 146.0622 143.6043 145.3691
August 146.4623 144.8790 145.9946
September 146.4678 144.1151 145.8592
October 147.4482 143.9734 146.0607
November 149.9577 145.5477 147.2402
December 151.4091 145.0547 148.1990