YEARLY HIGH
2.3303 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.4018 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4209 KMF

2021 RWF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 2.3303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.4018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9285 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4095 to the December average rate of 0.4876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3303 was down 88.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 20.7381, 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 11,652 KMF
2020 Average 2,537 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,009 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,642.70 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4957
0.3993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KMF 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 0.4121, compared to 0.4298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.9114 KMF (High: 2.3303 / Low: 0.4189). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 KMF (High: 0.4183 / Low: 0.4108).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.9114
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.4876) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0654), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5778 (-54.23%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.4876
2020 Avg (December) 1.0654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4149 0.4047 0.4095
February 0.4168 0.4079 0.4112
March 0.4249 0.4128 0.4193
April 0.4273 0.4092 0.4161
May 0.4147 0.4018 0.4073
June 0.4194 0.4029 0.4094
July 0.4228 0.4129 0.4151
August 0.4183 0.4108 0.4141
September 0.4214 0.4132 0.4165
October 0.4268 0.4162 0.4208
November 0.4328 0.4168 0.4244
December 2.3303 0.4189 0.4876