2021 PKR to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 6.5730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 5.6429.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9301 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1523 to the December average rate of 5.7596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.5730 was up 5.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.2392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
PKR to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.3392, compared to 5.9752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3639 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.2454 RWF (High: 6.4858 / Low: 6.2405). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1026 RWF (High: 6.1868 / Low: 6.0842).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1545 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 6.4954) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.8623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6332 (+10.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1868 | 6.0842 | 6.1523 |
| February | 6.2946 | 6.1543 | 6.2095 |
| March | 6.4763 | 6.2326 | 6.3228 |
| April | 6.5506 | 6.3823 | 6.4783 |
| May | 6.5730 | 6.4036 | 6.4954 |
| June | 6.4858 | 6.2405 | 6.3767 |
| July | 6.3682 | 6.1560 | 6.2718 |
| August | 6.1956 | 6.0470 | 6.1173 |
| September | 6.0412 | 5.8841 | 5.9765 |
| October | 5.9512 | 5.7720 | 5.8650 |
| November | 5.9703 | 5.7621 | 5.8611 |
| December | 5.8615 | 5.6429 | 5.7596 |