YEARLY HIGH
9.6459 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.6990 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1224 RWF

2021 JPY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 9.6459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 8.6990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9469 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5197 to the December average rate of 8.9827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.6459 was up 0.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.5971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,822,962 RWF
2020 Average 4,485,920 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,349,518 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 473,444.15 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.5805
8.8514
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JPY 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 9.2078, compared to 9.0369 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.1709 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 9.2078
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 9.0369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.4130 RWF (High: 9.1120 / Low: 8.6990). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1618 RWF (High: 9.4774 / Low: 9.3156).

October Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.4130
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.1618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 9.5197) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.6375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8822 (+10.21%).

2021 Avg (January) 9.5197
2020 Avg (January) 8.6375

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Month High Low Average
January 9.6459 9.3605 9.5197
February 9.4774 9.3156 9.3857
March 9.2787 8.9252 9.0718
April 9.2604 8.8523 9.0961
May 9.2176 9.0123 9.1184
June 9.1534 8.8768 9.0550
July 9.2080 8.9551 9.0998
August 9.2436 9.0519 9.1740
September 9.2371 8.9846 9.1400
October 9.1120 8.6990 8.9121
November 9.0626 8.8241 8.9129
December 9.1810 8.7845 8.9827