YEARLY HIGH
18.3321 RWF
YEARLY LOW
16.7310 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5484 RWF

2021 DOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 18.3321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 16.7310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6011 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9795 to the December average rate of 17.9703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.3321 was up 1.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.9979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,660 RWF
2020 Average 84,765 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 83,655 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,005.34 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.0694
16.8804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 17.2860, compared to 17.8109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.7928 RWF (High: 18.3321 / Low: 17.5393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1785 RWF (High: 17.7241 / Low: 17.5456).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7928
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1785

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 17.9703) against the same month in 2020 (average: 16.9791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9912 (+5.84%).

2021 Avg (December) 17.9703
2020 Avg (December) 16.9791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1042 16.7310 16.9795
February 17.1760 16.9338 17.0783
March 17.4315 17.0018 17.2185
April 17.6031 17.1732 17.4513
May 17.6846 17.2898 17.4949
June 17.6702 17.2091 17.4935
July 17.6776 17.3228 17.5989
August 17.7241 17.5456 17.6642
September 17.9020 17.5833 17.7723
October 18.0853 17.6200 17.8900
November 18.3105 17.7562 17.9695
December 18.3321 17.5393 17.9703