YEARLY HIGH
278.1718 RWF
YEARLY LOW
259.8654 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
266.9363 RWF

2021 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 278.1718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 259.8654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3064 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.3885 to the December average rate of 272.4830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 278.1718 was up 5.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 264.1368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,390,859 RWF
2020 Average 1,275,365 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,299,327 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,531.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

273.4145
262.2372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RWF 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 264.3975, compared to 269.4751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.3975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.4751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 11.6013 RWF (High: 278.1718 / Low: 266.5704). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2812 RWF (High: 269.6935 / Low: 266.4123).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.6013
August Spread (Stable) ±3.2812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6987 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 272.4830) against the same month in 2020 (average: 263.2539), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2291 (+3.51%).

2021 Avg (December) 272.4830
2020 Avg (December) 263.2539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 265.4657 259.8654 263.3885
February 265.2677 261.9355 263.8674
March 265.2473 260.5809 263.1686
April 266.9805 260.6166 264.5581
May 268.2035 262.6487 265.4638
June 268.4923 262.2688 265.9384
July 268.5801 263.9499 267.5133
August 269.6935 266.4123 268.7111
September 269.2639 265.2615 268.4394
October 271.2604 265.2899 268.8541
November 275.9669 267.9305 270.8497
December 278.1718 266.5704 272.4830