YEARLY HIGH
337.7967 RWF
YEARLY LOW
284.6821 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
311.7045 RWF

2021 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 337.7967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 284.6821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.1146 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.1403 to the December average rate of 330.1818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 337.7967 was down 1.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 343.2207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,688,983 RWF
2020 Average 1,540,534 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,423,410 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,572.98 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

334.3123
284.7466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 298.9955, compared to 324.4135 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 25.4179 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 298.9955
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 324.4135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 21.1216 RWF (High: 307.4588 / Low: 286.3372). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3029 RWF (High: 301.5435 / Low: 296.2406).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒21.1216
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒5.3029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.9870 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 330.1818) against the same month in 2020 (average: 299.8167), the exchange rate shifted by +30.3651 (+10.13%).

2021 Avg (December) 330.1818
2020 Avg (December) 299.8167

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Month High Low Average
January 303.6089 294.5619 299.1403
February 301.5435 296.2406 298.6365
March 299.2229 289.9191 295.8640
April 292.3611 284.6821 288.8770
May 307.4588 286.3372 295.2319
June 320.9613 306.2990 316.2235
July 327.4119 315.9746 321.4745
August 327.8062 322.4837 325.0186
September 325.2396 319.9357 323.9761
October 325.5324 317.3844 321.8536
November 332.8635 318.0380 323.9763
December 337.7967 321.0273 330.1818