YEARLY HIGH
9.2620 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.8517 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0907 RWF

2021 VUV to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the VUV to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 9.2620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 8.8517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4103 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1221 to the December average rate of 9.0471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.2620 was up 1.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.0867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,310 RWF
2020 Average 41,331 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 44,259 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,051.40 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.1830
8.9909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 9.1213, compared to 9.0601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.3759 RWF (High: 9.2450 / Low: 8.8691). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1551 RWF (High: 9.0684 / Low: 8.9132).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3759
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0789 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 9.1109) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.7444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3665 (+4.19%).

2021 Avg (November) 9.1109
2020 Avg (November) 8.7444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2417 9.0194 9.1221
February 9.2601 9.0443 9.1519
March 9.2222 8.9213 9.0730
April 9.1409 8.9233 9.0556
May 9.2620 8.9918 9.1581
June 9.2596 8.9697 9.1670
July 9.1956 8.9903 9.1161
August 9.1411 8.9583 9.0553
September 9.0684 8.9132 9.0244
October 9.1133 8.8517 9.0069
November 9.2620 9.0141 9.1109
December 9.2450 8.8691 9.0471