YEARLY HIGH
0.0071 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0069 BOB

2021 RWF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0071 was down 4.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0074, 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 35 BOB
2020 Average 36 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 33 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.39 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0070
0.0067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BOB 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0068).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0069) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0073), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-4.67%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0069
2020 Avg (June) 0.0073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
February 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
March 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
April 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
May 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
June 0.0071 0.0069 0.0069
July 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
August 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
September 0.0069 0.0068 0.0069
October 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
November 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
December 0.0069 0.0066 0.0067