YEARLY HIGH
14.5488 RWF
YEARLY LOW
12.7496 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5896 RWF

2021 RUB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 14.5488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 12.7496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7991 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2661 to the December average rate of 13.8466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.5488 was down 6.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 15.5048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,744 RWF
2020 Average 66,474 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 63,748 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,995.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.2518
12.9338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 13.3459, compared to 13.8333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.9931 RWF (High: 14.3278 / Low: 13.3347). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2146 RWF (High: 13.9015 / Low: 13.6869).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9931
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 14.1420) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.5470), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5950 (+12.71%).

2021 Avg (October) 14.1420
2020 Avg (October) 12.5470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5398 12.9024 13.2661
February 13.5427 12.9508 13.3142
March 13.5816 12.8750 13.2456
April 13.3654 12.7496 13.0437
May 13.6232 13.2766 13.4645
June 13.9333 13.5155 13.7411
July 13.7656 13.3393 13.5723
August 13.8409 13.5535 13.7009
September 13.9015 13.6869 13.8123
October 14.5488 13.7259 14.1420
November 14.3278 13.3347 13.9258
December 14.0895 13.5184 13.8466