YEARLY HIGH
1.6908 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.5821 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6383 RWF

2020 CRC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.6908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 1.5821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6602 to the December average rate of 1.6316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6908 was up 0.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,454 RWF
2019 Average 7,771 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,911 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.18 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6651
1.6060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.6543, compared to 1.6223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0683 RWF (High: 1.6908 / Low: 1.6224). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 RWF (High: 1.6457 / Low: 1.6299).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0683
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.6566) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1705 (+11.47%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.6566
2019 Avg (March) 1.4861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6861 1.6307 1.6602
February 1.6782 1.6290 1.6540
March 1.6908 1.6224 1.6566
April 1.6887 1.6264 1.6547
May 1.6743 1.6385 1.6530
June 1.6670 1.6385 1.6471
July 1.6457 1.6299 1.6386
August 1.6365 1.6108 1.6239
September 1.6254 1.5954 1.6109
October 1.6241 1.5821 1.6127
November 1.6468 1.5893 1.6161
December 1.6443 1.6195 1.6316