YEARLY HIGH
0.0436 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0396 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0415 MUR

2021 RWF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0400 to the December average rate of 0.0426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0436 was up 1.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0430, 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 218 MUR
2020 Average 205 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 198 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.74 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0429
0.0397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MUR 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 0.0406, compared to 0.0425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0023 MUR (High: 0.0427 / Low: 0.0404). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MUR (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0399).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0426) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+6.23%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0426
2020 Avg (December) 0.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0404 0.0396 0.0400
February 0.0405 0.0399 0.0402
March 0.0413 0.0401 0.0407
April 0.0415 0.0403 0.0408
May 0.0414 0.0401 0.0407
June 0.0427 0.0404 0.0411
July 0.0433 0.0422 0.0427
August 0.0428 0.0420 0.0423
September 0.0430 0.0418 0.0423
October 0.0433 0.0419 0.0425
November 0.0431 0.0419 0.0426
December 0.0436 0.0415 0.0426