YEARLY HIGH
1.8694 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.7249 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8055 RWF

2021 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.8694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.7249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1446 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8326 to the December average rate of 1.7624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8694 was up 0.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,347 RWF
2020 Average 8,337 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 8,624 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8516
1.7543
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XAF 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 1.8218, compared to 1.7893 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.8218
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.7893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0826 RWF (High: 1.8395 / Low: 1.7568). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 RWF (High: 1.8237 / Low: 1.7885).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0826
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0353

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 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.8435) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2771 (+17.69%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.8435
2020 Avg (May) 1.5665

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Month High Low Average
January 1.8599 1.8041 1.8326
February 1.8417 1.8012 1.8248
March 1.8250 1.7603 1.7906
April 1.8395 1.7568 1.8095
May 1.8694 1.8214 1.8435
June 1.8613 1.7896 1.8299
July 1.8264 1.7766 1.8092
August 1.8237 1.7885 1.8082
September 1.8285 1.7778 1.8068
October 1.8056 1.7595 1.7828
November 1.7926 1.7387 1.7664
December 1.7902 1.7249 1.7624