YEARLY HIGH
0.0598 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0545 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0570 DOP

2021 RWF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0589 to the December average rate of 0.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0598 was down 4.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0627, 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 299 DOP
2020 Average 295 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 273 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.10 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0592
0.0553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to DOP 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 0.0579, compared to 0.0562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0025 DOP (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0545). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 DOP (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0564).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0589) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+4.49%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0589
2020 Avg (January) 0.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0598 0.0585 0.0589
February 0.0591 0.0582 0.0586
March 0.0588 0.0574 0.0581
April 0.0582 0.0568 0.0573
May 0.0578 0.0565 0.0572
June 0.0581 0.0566 0.0572
July 0.0577 0.0566 0.0568
August 0.0570 0.0564 0.0566
September 0.0569 0.0559 0.0563
October 0.0568 0.0553 0.0559
November 0.0563 0.0546 0.0557
December 0.0570 0.0545 0.0557