YEARLY HIGH
0.2913 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2255 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2603 RWF

2020 COP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the COP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0658 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2850 to the December average rate of 0.2853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2913 was down 0.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,456,477 RWF
2019 Average 1,390,615 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,127,324 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329,152.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2900
0.2330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2574, compared to 0.2632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0492 RWF (High: 0.2747 / Low: 0.2255). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 RWF (High: 0.2584 / Low: 0.2504).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2850) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+1.37%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2850
2019 Avg (January) 0.2812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2913 0.2741 0.2850
February 0.2808 0.2678 0.2764
March 0.2747 0.2255 0.2446
April 0.2455 0.2306 0.2378
May 0.2554 0.2346 0.2443
June 0.2651 0.2513 0.2563
July 0.2647 0.2545 0.2614
August 0.2584 0.2504 0.2546
September 0.2626 0.2492 0.2566
October 0.2591 0.2467 0.2539
November 0.2744 0.2522 0.2671
December 0.2903 0.2772 0.2853