YEARLY HIGH
2.0580 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.8699 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9817 RWF

2020 AMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.0580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 1.8699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1881 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9703 to the December average rate of 2.0297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0580 was up 3.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,290 RWF
2019 Average 9,489 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 9,349 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 940.60 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0543
1.9140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.9517, compared to 2.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.1678 RWF (High: 2.0580 / Low: 1.8902). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 RWF (High: 1.9865 / Low: 1.9690).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1678
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.0297) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0757 (+3.88%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.0297
2019 Avg (December) 1.9540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9849 1.9514 1.9703
February 1.9887 1.9435 1.9677
March 1.9817 1.8828 1.9361
April 1.9861 1.8699 1.9257
May 1.9798 1.9229 1.9428
June 1.9820 1.9331 1.9678
July 1.9865 1.9690 1.9805
August 2.0078 1.9725 1.9980
September 2.0130 1.9746 1.9986
October 2.0381 1.9829 2.0207
November 2.0533 2.0244 2.0426
December 2.0580 1.8902 2.0297