2020 DJF to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 DJF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the DJF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.5667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 5.2233.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3435 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3000 to the December average rate of 5.5475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.5667 was down 7.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.0223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
DJF 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 5.3012, compared to 5.4516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1504 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.1333 RWF (High: 5.4977 / Low: 5.3644). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0478 RWF (High: 5.5667 / Low: 5.5189).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.5475) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2977 (+5.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3536 | 5.2513 | 5.3000 |
| February | 5.3448 | 5.2233 | 5.2880 |
| March | 5.3797 | 5.2513 | 5.3066 |
| April | 5.3529 | 5.2528 | 5.2994 |
| May | 5.3567 | 5.2434 | 5.2808 |
| June | 5.3628 | 5.2513 | 5.3326 |
| July | 5.3757 | 5.3268 | 5.3579 |
| August | 5.4320 | 5.3371 | 5.4059 |
| September | 5.4475 | 5.3443 | 5.4065 |
| October | 5.4977 | 5.3644 | 5.4664 |
| November | 5.5541 | 5.4760 | 5.5255 |
| December | 5.5667 | 5.5189 | 5.5475 |