YEARLY HIGH
492.7082 RWF
YEARLY LOW
461.3537 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
475.0582 RWF

2020 BZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 492.7082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 461.3537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3545 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 468.0937 to the December average rate of 489.9276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 492.7082 was up 4.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 470.2884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,463,541 RWF
2019 Average 2,261,809 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,306,768 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,772.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

492.2672
464.1920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 468.5154, compared to 481.6010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.0856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 468.5154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 481.6010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 13.8543 RWF (High: 487.5480 / Low: 473.6936). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2399 RWF (High: 491.6384 / Low: 487.3986).

October Spread (Volatile) ±13.8543
December Spread (Stable) ±4.2399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3559 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 488.1311) against the same month in 2019 (average: 461.4580), the exchange rate shifted by +26.6731 (+5.78%).

2020 Avg (November) 488.1311
2019 Avg (November) 461.4580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 470.9369 463.7223 468.0937
February 471.8468 461.3537 467.0353
March 475.6681 463.5830 469.5475
April 476.1948 464.9917 468.8875
May 473.0762 463.1846 466.5316
June 473.5547 463.7929 470.9969
July 474.8487 470.4545 473.3085
August 482.2449 471.2129 477.8551
September 481.0985 471.9957 477.5208
October 487.5480 473.6936 482.8628
November 492.7082 483.9771 488.1311
December 491.6384 487.3986 489.9276