YEARLY HIGH
276.7655 RWF
YEARLY LOW
241.0294 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
258.4919 RWF

2021 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 276.7655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 241.0294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.7362 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.3868 to the December average rate of 252.8888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 276.7655 was down 3.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 286.1360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,383,828 RWF
2020 Average 1,369,930 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,205,147 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,680.83 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

275.1173
242.3518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 266.3564, compared to 250.6274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 266.3564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.6274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 16.7509 RWF (High: 276.7655 / Low: 260.0147). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2685 RWF (High: 272.8528 / Low: 269.5843).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.7509
February Spread (Stable) ±3.2685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.2617 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 268.9664) against the same month in 2020 (average: 277.4248), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4584 (-3.05%).

2021 Avg (April) 268.9664
2020 Avg (April) 277.4248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 274.6731 268.8945 272.3868
February 272.8528 269.5843 271.4709
March 270.8364 262.8778 266.2793
April 276.7655 260.0147 268.9664
May 272.3512 258.6333 264.1482
June 260.2423 247.1416 254.8866
July 258.6509 251.7350 254.8631
August 256.6882 244.6596 247.1296
September 246.9362 242.2103 245.0822
October 257.7480 241.0294 251.0155
November 257.3683 250.0000 252.7849
December 259.0323 245.3687 252.8888