YEARLY HIGH
0.3662 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0010 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3482 MRO

2021 RWF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.3662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3652 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3613 to the December average rate of 0.2479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3662 was down 4.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3839, 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 1,831 MRO
2020 Average 1,865 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 5 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,825.95 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3730
0.2366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MRO 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 0.3600, compared to 0.3363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.3560 MRO (High: 0.3570 / Low: 0.0010). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MRO (High: 0.3573 / Low: 0.3530).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3560
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3613) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3784), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-4.51%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3613
2020 Avg (January) 0.3784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3662 0.3585 0.3613
February 0.3634 0.3589 0.3607
March 0.3652 0.3588 0.3617
April 0.3652 0.3565 0.3598
May 0.3624 0.3549 0.3586
June 0.3630 0.3547 0.3580
July 0.3606 0.3543 0.3558
August 0.3573 0.3530 0.3543
September 0.3588 0.3534 0.3546
October 0.3588 0.3509 0.3541
November 0.3552 0.3449 0.3514
December 0.3570 0.0010 0.2479