YEARLY HIGH
7.0965 PYG
YEARLY LOW
6.2822 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7688 PYG

2021 RWF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 7.0965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 6.2822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8142 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9886 to the December average rate of 6.6686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.0965 was down 3.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.3480, 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 35,482 PYG
2020 Average 35,348 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 31,411 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,071.20 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.0431
6.3890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PYG 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 6.7354, compared to 6.8023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.3645 PYG (High: 7.0064 / Low: 6.6419). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0595 PYG (High: 6.9152 / Low: 6.8557).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3645
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2214 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 6.9886) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.8979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0907 (+1.32%).

2021 Avg (January) 6.9886
2020 Avg (January) 6.8979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0965 6.9141 6.9886
February 7.0064 6.6419 6.8085
March 6.7555 6.5142 6.6649
April 6.6234 6.2822 6.4435
May 6.8411 6.4858 6.7381
June 6.8911 6.6916 6.7685
July 6.9793 6.7221 6.8139
August 6.9152 6.8557 6.8734
September 6.9217 6.8088 6.8531
October 6.9355 6.7804 6.8502
November 6.8552 6.5965 6.7548
December 6.8214 6.5553 6.6686