2021 RWF to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1826 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.1717 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1778 DJF

2021 RWF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1803 to the December average rate of 0.1741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1826 was down 4.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1915, 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 913 DJF

2020 Average 930 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 858 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.68 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1810

0.1735

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RWF to DJF 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 0.1795, compared to 0.1761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0064 DJF (High: 0.1780 / Low: 0.1717). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 DJF (High: 0.1782 / Low: 0.1764).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1803) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-4.43%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1803

2020 Avg (January) 0.1887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1826	0.1794	0.1803
February	0.1812	0.1792	0.1799
March	0.1821	0.1791	0.1803
April	0.1821	0.1779	0.1794
May	0.1807	0.1777	0.1788
June	0.1810	0.1770	0.1785
July	0.1798	0.1767	0.1773
August	0.1782	0.1764	0.1767
September	0.1789	0.1763	0.1768
October	0.1790	0.1749	0.1765
November	0.1771	0.1719	0.1752
December	0.1780	0.1717	0.1741