2021 RWF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2569 SLL

YEARLY LOW

10.1386 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4099 SLL

2021 RWF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 11.2569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 10.1386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1183 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3090 to the December average rate of 10.9839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.2569 was up 7.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.5062, 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 56,285 SLL

2020 Average 48,204 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 50,693 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,591.51 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.0632

10.1118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SLL 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 10.3104, compared to 10.5094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.5346 SLL (High: 11.2569 / Low: 10.7223). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1233 SLL (High: 10.2619 / Low: 10.1386).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5346

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1233

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 10.9839) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.2547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7292 (+7.11%).

2021 Avg (December) 10.9839

2020 Avg (December) 10.2547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4938	10.1409	10.3090
February	10.4069	10.2606	10.3134
March	10.4434	10.2724	10.3475
April	10.4565	10.2009	10.3006
May	10.3744	10.1638	10.2790
June	10.4835	10.1858	10.3129
July	10.3601	10.1728	10.2214
August	10.2619	10.1386	10.1910
September	10.5704	10.2145	10.3375
October	10.7909	10.3981	10.5433
November	10.9643	10.6319	10.7790
December	11.2569	10.7223	10.9839