YEARLY HIGH
0.0869 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0822 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0850 BDT

2021 RWF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0858 to the December average rate of 0.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0869 was down 4.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0913, 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 435 BDT
2020 Average 443 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 411 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.51 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0860
0.0837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BDT 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 0.0855, compared to 0.0845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0035 BDT (High: 0.0857 / Low: 0.0822). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BDT (High: 0.0849 / Low: 0.0840).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0858) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0899), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-4.54%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0858
2020 Avg (January) 0.0899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0869 0.0854 0.0858
February 0.0863 0.0853 0.0857
March 0.0867 0.0852 0.0858
April 0.0867 0.0847 0.0854
May 0.0860 0.0842 0.0851
June 0.0862 0.0843 0.0850
July 0.0857 0.0842 0.0845
August 0.0849 0.0840 0.0843
September 0.0857 0.0842 0.0847
October 0.0860 0.0841 0.0849
November 0.0853 0.0828 0.0844
December 0.0857 0.0822 0.0839