YEARLY HIGH
0.1217 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1148 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1180 NPR

2021 RWF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1184 to the December average rate of 0.1179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1217 was down 6.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1306, 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 608 NPR
2020 Average 619 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 574 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.42 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1201
0.1166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NPR 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 0.1182, compared to 0.1179 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) 0.1182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0052 NPR (High: 0.1209 / Low: 0.1157). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 NPR (High: 0.1184 / Low: 0.1165).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1198) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1291), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-7.19%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1198
2020 Avg (April) 0.1291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1202 0.1175 0.1184
February 0.1184 0.1165 0.1175
March 0.1194 0.1164 0.1178
April 0.1217 0.1175 0.1198
May 0.1193 0.1161 0.1177
June 0.1207 0.1163 0.1180
July 0.1203 0.1179 0.1187
August 0.1192 0.1157 0.1177
September 0.1185 0.1157 0.1169
October 0.1205 0.1174 0.1188
November 0.1185 0.1148 0.1172
December 0.1209 0.1157 0.1179