YEARLY HIGH
80.8890 RWF
YEARLY LOW
45.6073 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.2808 RWF

2021 SCR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 80.8890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 45.6073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2817 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5405 to the December average rate of 76.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 80.8890 was up 8.18% compared to the 2020 peak of 74.7742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 404,445 RWF
2020 Average 284,180 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 228,036 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,408.38 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

79.7618
43.5204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 54.7703, compared to 73.7913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.7703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.7913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 24.5309 RWF (High: 71.6463 / Low: 47.1154). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3600 RWF (High: 46.9673 / Low: 45.6073).

April Spread (Volatile) ±24.5309
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.6399 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 76.0323) against the same month in 2020 (average: 46.5967), the exchange rate shifted by +29.4356 (+63.17%).

2021 Avg (December) 76.0323
2020 Avg (December) 46.5967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.9673 45.6073 46.5405
February 47.7458 46.1744 46.7489
March 48.1031 46.0377 46.6375
April 71.6463 47.1154 61.3149
May 67.9275 60.0081 63.2601
June 68.4304 59.7023 64.1199
July 74.5613 61.2268 67.9945
August 78.6158 65.6437 73.5510
September 78.5015 71.3837 76.7417
October 79.0165 67.6490 73.1018
November 80.6376 69.3134 75.3268
December 80.8890 68.2617 76.0323