YEARLY HIGH
3.9850 MGA
YEARLY LOW
3.7452 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8479 MGA

2021 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 3.9850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 3.7452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2398 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8540 to the December average rate of 3.8801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.9850 was down 2.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.0838, 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 19,925 MGA
2020 Average 19,902 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 18,726 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,198.97 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.9382
3.7628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MGA 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 3.8110, compared to 3.8848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1919 MGA (High: 3.9850 / Low: 3.7931). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0642 MGA (High: 3.8097 / Low: 3.7454).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1919
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0524 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.8801) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.8661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+0.36%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.8801
2020 Avg (December) 3.8661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9679 3.7923 3.8540
February 3.8376 3.7480 3.8017
March 3.8626 3.7703 3.8231
April 3.8673 3.7721 3.8193
May 3.8097 3.7454 3.7774
June 3.8739 3.7453 3.7905
July 3.9060 3.7452 3.8257
August 3.8884 3.7618 3.8606
September 3.9497 3.8621 3.9025
October 3.9648 3.8847 3.9236
November 3.9553 3.8461 3.9164
December 3.9850 3.7931 3.8801