YEARLY HIGH
128.9872 RWF
YEARLY LOW
121.0696 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.8034 RWF

2021 SBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 128.9872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 121.0696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9176 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.4358 to the December average rate of 126.4213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 128.9872 was up 4.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 123.8199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 644,936 RWF
2020 Average 581,588 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 605,348 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,588.10 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

126.7199
123.1373
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SBD 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 124.1241, compared to 125.4828 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 1.3586 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 124.1241
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 125.4828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 5.1377 RWF (High: 128.9872 / Low: 123.8495). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5093 RWF (High: 125.6000 / Low: 124.0906).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒5.1377
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.5093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 126.4213) against the same month in 2020 (average: 122.8113), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6101 (+2.94%).

2021 Avg (December) 126.4213
2020 Avg (December) 122.8113

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Month High Low Average
January 124.7704 121.0696 123.4358
February 124.4174 122.6009 123.6487
March 125.1003 121.1818 123.7563
April 125.4087 122.4730 124.2731
May 126.3661 123.6663 124.9162
June 125.7406 122.5928 124.7146
July 125.3590 123.0059 124.8033
August 125.6000 124.0906 125.1368
September 125.4295 123.5283 124.9437
October 126.5593 123.5535 125.2545
November 128.5276 124.9293 126.3369
December 128.9872 123.8495 126.4213