YEARLY HIGH
0.1055 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0973 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1008 XPF

2021 RWF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.1055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.0973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0993 to the December average rate of 0.1032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1055 was down 10.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1185, 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 527 XPF
2020 Average 547 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 487 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.78 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1037
0.0982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XPF 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 0.0999, compared to 0.1017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0047 XPF (High: 0.1035 / Low: 0.0989). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 XPF (High: 0.1017 / Low: 0.0998).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1032) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+4.00%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1032
2020 Avg (December) 0.0993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1008 0.0978 0.0993
February 0.1010 0.0988 0.0997
March 0.1033 0.0997 0.1016
April 0.1035 0.0989 0.1006
May 0.0999 0.0973 0.0987
June 0.1017 0.0977 0.0994
July 0.1024 0.0996 0.1006
August 0.1017 0.0998 0.1006
September 0.1023 0.0995 0.1007
October 0.1034 0.1008 0.1020
November 0.1046 0.1015 0.1030
December 0.1055 0.1016 0.1032