YEARLY HIGH
736.1204 RWF
YEARLY LOW
674.8973 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
708.1025 RWF

2021 NZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 736.1204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 674.8973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.2232 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 709.9170 to the December average rate of 693.8656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 736.1204 was up 3.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 713.2108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,680,602 RWF
2020 Average 3,115,761 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,374,486 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,115.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

721.8845
691.3184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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: Jan–Jun) was 710.8243, compared to 705.3808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 710.8243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 705.3808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 39.4413 RWF (High: 722.3677 / Low: 682.9264). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.2602 RWF (High: 729.4099 / Low: 712.1497).

March Spread (Volatile) ±39.4413
May Spread (Stable) ±17.2602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 18.0558 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.0558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 717.1066) against the same month in 2020 (average: 601.6898), the exchange rate shifted by +115.4168 (+19.18%).

2021 Avg (February) 717.1066
2020 Avg (February) 601.6898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 719.7177 698.7303 709.9170
February 736.1204 706.6822 717.1066
March 722.3677 682.9264 704.0091
April 722.9037 689.1154 706.6404
May 729.4099 712.1497 719.3373
June 724.7638 686.6146 707.9351
July 709.2787 690.2307 701.2271
August 710.9185 687.1490 703.0338
September 721.7029 693.1606 710.6893
October 728.2819 692.1152 711.5473
November 726.4184 687.0844 711.9214
December 706.6106 674.8973 693.8656