YEARLY HIGH
0.4402 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.4177 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4261 KZT

2021 RWF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.4402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 0.4177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4260 to the December average rate of 0.4271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4402 was down 8.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4831, 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 2,201 KZT
2020 Average 2,163 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,088 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.36 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4346
0.4215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KZT 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 0.4279, compared to 0.4243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0206 KZT (High: 0.4385 / Low: 0.4179). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 KZT (High: 0.4265 / Low: 0.4210).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.4335) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4592), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0258 (-5.61%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.4335
2020 Avg (April) 0.4592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4321 0.4225 0.4260
February 0.4292 0.4180 0.4233
March 0.4319 0.4227 0.4262
April 0.4402 0.4294 0.4335
May 0.4335 0.4265 0.4299
June 0.4338 0.4240 0.4286
July 0.4303 0.4224 0.4255
August 0.4265 0.4210 0.4227
September 0.4277 0.4212 0.4230
October 0.4284 0.4177 0.4226
November 0.4300 0.4179 0.4251
December 0.4385 0.4179 0.4271