YEARLY HIGH
5.8252 RWF
YEARLY LOW
5.4764 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6242 RWF

2021 DJF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DJF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 5.8252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 5.4764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3489 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5455 to the December average rate of 5.7432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.8252 was up 4.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.5667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,126 RWF
2020 Average 26,884 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 27,382 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,744.26 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.7629
5.5257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 5.5700, compared to 5.6783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.2080 RWF (High: 5.8252 / Low: 5.6172). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0567 RWF (High: 5.6680 / Low: 5.6113).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2080
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0567

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 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.7432) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.5475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1957 (+3.53%).

2021 Avg (December) 5.7432
2020 Avg (December) 5.5475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5744 5.4764 5.5455
February 5.5795 5.5189 5.5589
March 5.5830 5.4926 5.5454
April 5.6204 5.4916 5.5757
May 5.6280 5.5329 5.5929
June 5.6507 5.5245 5.6018
July 5.6583 5.5618 5.6387
August 5.6680 5.6113 5.6603
September 5.6732 5.5899 5.6555
October 5.7191 5.5881 5.6650
November 5.8164 5.6453 5.7071
December 5.8252 5.6172 5.7432