YEARLY HIGH
517.9174 RWF
YEARLY LOW
483.6977 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
496.7481 RWF

2021 BZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 517.9174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 483.6977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2198 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 489.9313 to the December average rate of 507.2284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 517.9174 was up 5.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 492.7082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,589,587 RWF
2020 Average 2,375,438 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,418,488 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,098.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

508.9627
488.1505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 491.9653, compared to 501.5309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 491.9653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 501.5309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 21.7407 RWF (High: 517.9174 / Low: 496.1767). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4304 RWF (High: 492.7830 / Low: 487.3526).

December Spread (Volatile) ±21.7407
February Spread (Stable) ±5.4304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0483 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 507.2284) against the same month in 2020 (average: 489.9276), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3008 (+3.53%).

2021 Avg (December) 507.2284
2020 Avg (December) 489.9276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 492.3295 483.6977 489.9313
February 492.7830 487.3526 490.9332
March 495.7253 485.1194 489.8849
April 496.3673 484.9437 492.3681
May 499.1798 488.7394 493.9501
June 499.0351 487.8780 494.7239
July 499.7333 491.2174 497.9594
August 501.7142 495.5875 499.9668
September 501.0643 493.7034 499.4665
October 505.0992 493.5396 500.3432
November 513.6889 498.5985 504.2213
December 517.9174 496.1767 507.2284