YEARLY HIGH
1.7921 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.6724 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7230 RWF

2021 SOS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.7921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1.6724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1197 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7005 to the December average rate of 1.7583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.7921 was up 4.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.7126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,961 RWF
2020 Average 8,238 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 8,362 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 598.75 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.7645
1.6903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.7057, compared to 1.7403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0827 RWF (High: 1.7921 / Low: 1.7094). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 RWF (High: 1.7442 / Low: 1.7209).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0827
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.7583) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0583 (+3.43%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.7583
2020 Avg (December) 1.7000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7155 1.6724 1.7005
February 1.7170 1.6795 1.7031
March 1.7181 1.6752 1.6965
April 1.7296 1.6724 1.7087
May 1.7305 1.6838 1.7119
June 1.7389 1.6826 1.7136
July 1.7412 1.6923 1.7290
August 1.7442 1.7209 1.7397
September 1.7457 1.7009 1.7339
October 1.7599 1.7038 1.7335
November 1.7900 1.7150 1.7475
December 1.7921 1.7094 1.7583