YEARLY HIGH
0.0219 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0162 SCR

2021 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0215 to the December average rate of 0.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0219 was up 1.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0216, 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 110 SCR
2020 Average 90 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 62 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0223
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SCR 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 0.0188, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0073 SCR (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SCR (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0213).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0215) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+48.38%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0215
2020 Avg (January) 0.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0219 0.0213 0.0215
February 0.0217 0.0209 0.0214
March 0.0217 0.0208 0.0214
April 0.0212 0.0140 0.0167
May 0.0167 0.0147 0.0158
June 0.0167 0.0146 0.0156
July 0.0163 0.0134 0.0147
August 0.0152 0.0127 0.0136
September 0.0140 0.0127 0.0130
October 0.0148 0.0127 0.0137
November 0.0144 0.0124 0.0133
December 0.0146 0.0124 0.0132