YEARLY HIGH
273.6995 RWF
YEARLY LOW
242.0084 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
259.5327 RWF

2021 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 273.6995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 242.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6910 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 265.0702 to the December average rate of 250.5172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 273.6995 was up 0.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 273.0263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,473,990 RWF
2020 Average 4,922,924 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,840,169 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 633,821.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

269.1559
247.3640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 263.4457, compared to 255.6197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.8260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.4457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.6197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 15.7190 RWF (High: 273.6995 / Low: 257.9805). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2580 RWF (High: 268.7727 / Low: 262.5147).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.7190
February Spread (Stable) ±6.2580

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 10.9638 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 266.5722) against the same month in 2020 (average: 240.3612), the exchange rate shifted by +26.2111 (+10.90%).

2021 Avg (June) 266.5722
2020 Avg (June) 240.3612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 269.0642 260.9652 265.0702
February 268.7727 262.5147 266.2230
March 263.8230 248.8465 255.2592
April 264.8047 250.8094 260.2097
May 273.5391 261.2057 267.3399
June 273.6995 257.9805 266.5722
July 265.1254 254.8346 260.2484
August 263.2441 256.1463 259.6390
September 266.0253 252.5975 259.4788
October 257.9028 250.8026 254.6551
November 256.5398 242.0084 249.1800
December 254.7887 244.5086 250.5172