YEARLY HIGH
2711.5793 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2532.6517 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2600.6195 RWF

2021 OMR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the OMR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2711.5793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2532.6517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 178.9275 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2566.1462 to the December average rate of 2655.6592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2711.5793 was up 5.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 2575.6512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,557,896 RWF
2020 Average 12,431,379 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 12,663,259 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 894,637.69 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2664.8371
2554.7026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 2575.7886, compared to 2625.4504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.6618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2575.7886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2625.4504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 114.1294 RWF (High: 2711.5793 / Low: 2597.4498). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.2912 RWF (High: 2583.6238 / Low: 2552.3326).

December Spread (Volatile) ±114.1294
February Spread (Stable) ±31.2912

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 6.8048 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2655.6592) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2565.4418), the exchange rate shifted by +90.2174 (+3.52%).

2021 Avg (December) 2655.6592
2020 Avg (December) 2565.4418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2586.9726 2532.6517 2566.1462
February 2583.6238 2552.3326 2570.6852
March 2581.6968 2539.0336 2563.8804
April 2599.7541 2538.9610 2577.2895
May 2612.8360 2558.5213 2586.1313
June 2615.0568 2554.6583 2590.5991
July 2617.3283 2570.8343 2606.1894
August 2627.5056 2595.1691 2617.7179
September 2623.6144 2584.5163 2615.1331
October 2642.6646 2584.4022 2619.1686
November 2688.9151 2610.4167 2638.8342
December 2711.5793 2597.4498 2655.6592