2020 CNY to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |