YEARLY HIGH
0.0118 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0105 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 BWP

2021 RWF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.0105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0118 was down 10.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59 BWP
2020 Average 60 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 53 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.12 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0115
0.0107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BWP 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 0.0110, compared to 0.0112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 BWP (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0112). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0109).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0115) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+3.97%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0115
2020 Avg (December) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0113 0.0109 0.0111
February 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
March 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
April 0.0113 0.0108 0.0110
May 0.0110 0.0106 0.0108
June 0.0110 0.0105 0.0107
July 0.0112 0.0108 0.0110
August 0.0113 0.0108 0.0111
September 0.0112 0.0108 0.0110
October 0.0113 0.0110 0.0112
November 0.0116 0.0112 0.0114
December 0.0118 0.0112 0.0115