2021 RWF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2652 STD

YEARLY LOW

20.3204 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.6973 STD

2021 RWF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 21.2652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 20.3204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9448 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7046 to the December average rate of 20.7500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.2652 was down 10.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 23.7127, 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 106,326 STD

2020 Average 112,474 STD

Yearly Trough Low 101,602 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,724.02 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

20.9440

20.5017

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to STD 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 20.7387, compared to 20.6559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7387

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.9199 STD (High: 21.2446 / Low: 20.3247). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2792 STD (High: 20.7139 / Low: 20.4347).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9199

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2540 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 20.9071) against the same month in 2020 (average: 23.3774), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4702 (-10.57%).

2021 Avg (April) 20.9071

2020 Avg (April) 23.3774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.0063	20.4736	20.7046
February	20.8309	20.3204	20.5927
March	21.1019	20.4803	20.8223
April	21.2652	20.7104	20.9071
May	21.0539	20.6164	20.8297
June	20.9464	20.3665	20.5757
July	20.8079	20.3957	20.5386
August	20.7139	20.4347	20.5760
September	20.8487	20.5185	20.5944
October	21.0839	20.5203	20.7677
November	21.0311	20.4682	20.7086
December	21.2446	20.3247	20.7500

2021 RWF నుండి STD చారిత్రక సమీక్ష