YEARLY HIGH
0.0067 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0061 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 CNY

2021 RWF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0067 was down 12.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0076, 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 34 CNY
2020 Average 36 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 31 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.97 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0066
0.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CNY 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 0.0065, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 CNY (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0064).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0066) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-12.28%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0066
2020 Avg (April) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0066 0.0065 0.0066
February 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
March 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
April 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
May 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
June 0.0066 0.0064 0.0064
July 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
August 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
September 0.0065 0.0064 0.0064
October 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
November 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
December 0.0064 0.0061 0.0062