YEARLY HIGH
0.1592 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1409 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1478 RWF

2021 PYG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.1592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.1409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1431 to the December average rate of 0.1500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1592 was up 8.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 796 RWF
2020 Average 708 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 705 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.32 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1564
0.1419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1486, compared to 0.1470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0082 RWF (High: 0.1592 / Low: 0.1510). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 RWF (High: 0.1459 / Low: 0.1446).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1552) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+7.05%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1552
2020 Avg (April) 0.1450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1446 0.1409 0.1431
February 0.1506 0.1427 0.1469
March 0.1535 0.1480 0.1501
April 0.1592 0.1510 0.1552
May 0.1542 0.1462 0.1484
June 0.1494 0.1451 0.1478
July 0.1488 0.1433 0.1468
August 0.1459 0.1446 0.1455
September 0.1469 0.1445 0.1459
October 0.1475 0.1442 0.1460
November 0.1516 0.1459 0.1481
December 0.1525 0.1466 0.1500