YEARLY HIGH
10.2762 RWF
YEARLY LOW
9.4816 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9250 RWF

2021 XPF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XPF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 10.2762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 9.4816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7947 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0738 to the December average rate of 9.6880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.2762 was up 0.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.1888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,381 RWF
2020 Average 45,830 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 47,408 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,973.31 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.1783
9.6434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 10.0144, compared to 9.8355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.4542 RWF (High: 10.1114 / Low: 9.6572). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1938 RWF (High: 10.0249 / Low: 9.8311).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4542
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1876 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 10.1337) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.6107), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5230 (+17.69%).

2021 Avg (May) 10.1337
2020 Avg (May) 8.6107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2237 9.9167 10.0738
February 10.1236 9.9010 10.0305
March 10.0320 9.6760 9.8429
April 10.1114 9.6572 9.9465
May 10.2762 10.0120 10.1337
June 10.2315 9.8374 10.0588
July 10.0396 9.7659 9.9449
August 10.0249 9.8311 9.9396
September 10.0510 9.7723 9.9316
October 9.9254 9.6719 9.7997
November 9.8536 9.5573 9.7095
December 9.8405 9.4816 9.6880