YEARLY HIGH
0.0184 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0170 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0176 MDL

2021 RWF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.0184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0175 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0184 was down 6.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 MDL
2020 Average 90 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 85 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.95 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0181
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MDL 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0008 MDL (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0170). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MDL (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0174).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0180) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-6.15%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0180
2020 Avg (April) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
February 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
March 0.0183 0.0177 0.0179
April 0.0184 0.0178 0.0180
May 0.0181 0.0176 0.0178
June 0.0183 0.0176 0.0178
July 0.0182 0.0177 0.0179
August 0.0177 0.0174 0.0175
September 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
October 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
November 0.0176 0.0171 0.0173
December 0.0177 0.0170 0.0173