YEARLY HIGH
151.6698 RWF
YEARLY LOW
131.0019 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
138.8366 RWF

2020 CNY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 151.6698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 131.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6679 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.2640 to the December average rate of 151.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 151.6698 was up 11.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 135.4885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,791,745 RWF
2019 Average 3,298,838 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,275,048 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 516,696.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

152.8762
130.4789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 134.1839, compared to 143.4892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.3053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.1839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.4892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 6.2423 RWF (High: 146.8717 / Low: 140.6294). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2564 RWF (High: 151.6698 / Low: 150.4133).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.2423
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2564

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6935 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 151.0098) against the same month in 2019 (average: 133.2947), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7151 (+13.29%).

2020 Avg (December) 151.0098
2019 Avg (December) 133.2947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.3485 134.2330 136.2640
February 136.9197 133.0544 134.5705
March 137.5723 132.1092 134.4522
April 134.5590 132.1856 133.4190
May 133.6765 131.0019 132.3454
June 135.1867 131.4994 134.0524
July 136.7368 134.1979 136.0611
August 141.0817 136.3415 138.8524
September 142.5965 138.9843 141.2588
October 146.8717 140.6294 144.7530
November 150.6749 145.8316 149.0002
December 151.6698 150.4133 151.0098