YEARLY HIGH
142.8486 RWF
YEARLY LOW
61.3426 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.9289 RWF

2021 TRY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TRY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 142.8486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 61.3426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.5059 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.5154 to the December average rate of 76.9553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 142.8486 was down 11.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 161.7233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,142,428 RWF
2020 Average 6,869,927 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,067,132 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,075,296.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

145.6034
70.7146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 126.1322, compared to 105.7256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.4066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.1322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.7256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 33.7422 RWF (High: 95.0848 / Low: 61.3426). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3060 RWF (High: 119.1213 / Low: 114.8153).

December Spread (Volatile) ±33.7422
July Spread (Stable) ±4.3060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 18.0767 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.0767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 139.3627) against the same month in 2020 (average: 155.2097), the exchange rate shifted by -15.8471 (-10.21%).

2021 Avg (February) 139.3627
2020 Avg (February) 155.2097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 135.8284 131.2108 133.5154
February 142.8486 133.7316 139.3627
March 135.9588 118.6895 128.4787
April 124.4720 117.4367 121.2737
May 121.3627 115.6529 118.6820
June 118.9149 112.1961 115.4808
July 119.1213 114.8153 116.7471
August 121.1978 115.7700 118.8598
September 121.8415 112.0180 117.5306
October 114.3562 104.0799 109.2288
November 105.9293 75.7754 95.0320
December 95.0848 61.3426 76.9553