2020 CAD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

778.7495 RWF

YEARLY LOW

650.6413 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

714.4408 RWF

2020 CAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 778.7495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 650.6413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.1083 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 721.4379 to the December average rate of 771.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 778.7495 was up 7.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 724.9350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,893,748 RWF

2019 Average 3,435,412 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,253,206 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 640,541.43 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

781.0703

661.2555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 691.9939, compared to 736.8876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.8937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 691.9939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 736.8876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 59.0163 RWF (High: 709.6576 / Low: 650.6413). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.4667 RWF (High: 778.7495 / Low: 764.2828).

March Spread (Volatile) ±59.0163

December Spread (Stable) ±14.4667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 30.4776 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -30.4776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 771.0858) against the same month in 2019 (average: 709.6697), the exchange rate shifted by +61.4161 (+8.65%).

2020 Avg (December) 771.0858

2019 Avg (December) 709.6697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	734.3655	708.2099	721.4379
February	717.3919	698.0477	708.7575
March	709.6576	650.6413	678.2799
April	684.2196	659.4056	671.2401
May	687.7071	657.2721	671.9447
June	710.1169	692.4295	700.3033
July	716.8361	698.7683	706.0619
August	741.0349	709.7232	726.8517
September	741.3411	714.0910	728.2791
October	745.2916	717.4787	736.8229
November	761.4543	732.0529	752.2244
December	778.7495	764.2828	771.0858