YEARLY HIGH
11.7072 RWF
YEARLY LOW
10.9549 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2811 RWF

2020 BDT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.7072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 10.9549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7523 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1209 to the December average rate of 11.6473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.7072 was up 4.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.1661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,536 RWF
2019 Average 53,997 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 54,774 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,761.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.7055
11.0079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 11.1174, compared to 11.4448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.3006 RWF (High: 11.5632 / Low: 11.2627). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1095 RWF (High: 11.2865 / Low: 11.1771).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1095

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 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 11.6473) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.0101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6372 (+5.79%).

2020 Avg (December) 11.6473
2019 Avg (December) 11.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1918 11.0280 11.1209
February 11.1987 10.9549 11.0864
March 11.2895 11.0037 11.1380
April 11.2189 11.0096 11.1132
May 11.2102 10.9913 11.0660
June 11.2446 11.0055 11.1798
July 11.2865 11.1771 11.2467
August 11.4045 11.2017 11.3450
September 11.4352 11.2129 11.3499
October 11.5632 11.2627 11.4780
November 11.6647 11.5038 11.6021
December 11.7072 11.5873 11.6473