YEARLY HIGH
495.9950 RWF
YEARLY LOW
470.0794 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
484.0805 RWF

2021 FJD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the FJD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 495.9950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 470.0794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9156 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 485.2432 to the December average rate of 480.1601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 495.9950 was up 2.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 484.8011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FJD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,479,975 RWF
2020 Average 2,210,233 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,350,397 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,577.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

491.0901
479.1665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD to RWF 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 486.0664, compared to 482.0945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 486.0664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 482.0945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 21.3439 RWF (High: 494.1457 / Low: 472.8018). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8443 RWF (High: 495.9950 / Low: 485.1507).

April Spread (Volatile) ±21.3439
May Spread (Stable) ±10.8443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.0454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 490.0965) against the same month in 2020 (average: 419.7071), the exchange rate shifted by +70.3894 (+16.77%).

2021 Avg (May) 490.0965
2020 Avg (May) 419.7071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 493.1697 476.7726 485.2432
February 495.7919 480.7586 487.6623
March 491.2175 473.4255 482.6170
April 494.1457 472.8018 484.4052
May 495.9950 485.1507 490.0965
June 492.7897 476.9063 486.3746
July 486.1328 473.6842 482.3134
August 487.7293 474.4271 481.5274
September 487.7427 475.5078 482.4926
October 490.4516 470.4079 482.3606
November 492.4828 475.7969 483.7127
December 488.5868 470.0794 480.1601