YEARLY HIGH
550.6470 RWF
YEARLY LOW
516.6667 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
531.7413 RWF

2020 AWG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 550.6470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 516.6667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.9804 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 524.1758 to the December average rate of 548.6833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 550.6470 was up 4.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 526.5804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,753,235 RWF
2019 Average 2,531,607 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,583,333 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,901.83 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

551.3244
519.6311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 524.3024, compared to 539.1801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.8777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 524.3024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 539.1801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 14.7696 RWF (High: 545.3251 / Low: 530.5556). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8143 RWF (High: 531.3782 / Low: 527.5638).

October Spread (Volatile) ±14.7696
July Spread (Stable) ±3.8143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8506 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 548.6833) against the same month in 2019 (average: 519.1774), the exchange rate shifted by +29.5058 (+5.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 548.6833
2019 Avg (December) 519.1774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 529.4163 519.4444 524.1758
February 528.5413 516.6667 523.0043
March 531.9921 519.4444 524.8299
April 529.3424 519.4444 524.1228
May 529.8700 518.6604 522.2722
June 530.3187 519.4444 527.4096
July 531.3782 527.5638 529.8917
August 537.2075 527.7191 534.5799
September 538.6069 528.3333 534.7289
October 545.3251 530.5556 540.6699
November 549.3788 541.6667 546.5270
December 550.6470 545.8333 548.6833