2021 RWF to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5125 SYP

YEARLY LOW

0.5147 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2293 SYP

2021 RWF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 2.5125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9978 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5191 to the December average rate of 2.4573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 373.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.5125 was up 353.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5539, 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 12,563 SYP

2020 Average 2,682 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 2,574 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,988.95 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.6512

0.3242

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RWF to SYP 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 0.9280, compared to 1.5305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.2603 SYP (High: 2.4938 / Low: 1.2335). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SYP (High: 0.5219 / Low: 0.5154).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2603

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.4573) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5193), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9380 (+373.19%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.4573

2020 Avg (December) 0.5193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5260	0.5147	0.5191
February	0.5219	0.5154	0.5181
March	1.2825	0.5154	0.7385
April	1.2865	1.2559	1.2675
May	1.2768	1.2504	1.2632
June	1.2790	1.2497	1.2612
July	1.2702	1.2479	1.2534
August	1.2586	1.2435	1.2479
September	1.2638	1.2452	1.2491
October	1.2636	1.2358	1.2469
November	2.4938	1.2335	1.7287
December	2.5125	2.4066	2.4573