YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0157 EGP

2021 RWF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0161 was down 7.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0174, 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 80 EGP
2020 Average 83 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 75 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0160
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to EGP 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0006 EGP (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0155).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0159) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0169), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-5.61%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0159
2020 Avg (January) 0.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0161 0.0157 0.0159
February 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
March 0.0160 0.0158 0.0159
April 0.0161 0.0157 0.0158
May 0.0159 0.0156 0.0157
June 0.0159 0.0156 0.0157
July 0.0158 0.0156 0.0156
August 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
September 0.0158 0.0156 0.0156
October 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
November 0.0156 0.0152 0.0155
December 0.0157 0.0151 0.0154