2020 BOB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

143.9742 RWF

YEARLY LOW

134.4851 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

138.6674 RWF

2020 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 143.9742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 134.4851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4891 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.4414 to the December average rate of 143.2616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 143.9742 was up 5.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 137.0853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 719,871 RWF

2019 Average 659,467 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 672,425 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,445.69 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

143.9730

135.4359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 136.7160, compared to 140.6189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.7160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.6189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 3.8833 RWF (High: 142.1663 / Low: 138.2829). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4847 RWF (High: 143.9742 / Low: 142.4895).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.8833

December Spread (Stable) ±1.4847

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 0.5335 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 143.2616) against the same month in 2019 (average: 135.2001), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0615 (+5.96%).

2020 Avg (December) 143.2616

2019 Avg (December) 135.2001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	137.3042	135.1758	136.4414
February	137.5434	134.4851	136.1473
March	138.3469	135.2750	137.1575
April	138.1237	135.6367	136.8305
May	138.1008	135.4103	136.2970
June	138.2342	135.2215	137.4222
July	138.6251	137.1388	138.1073
August	140.2542	137.5514	139.3814
September	140.6475	137.5888	139.3959
October	142.1663	138.2829	140.9426
November	143.5587	140.9958	142.6245
December	143.9742	142.4895	143.2616