YEARLY HIGH
0.0041 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0036 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0039 PEN

2021 RWF to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.0041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0037 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0041 was up 9.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0038, 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 21 PEN
2020 Average 18 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 18 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.68 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0041
0.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PEN 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PEN (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0037).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.0040) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+7.86%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.0040
2020 Avg (October) 0.0037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
February 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
March 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
April 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
May 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
June 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
August 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
September 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
October 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
November 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
December 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040