YEARLY HIGH
17.9979 RWF
YEARLY LOW
15.9463 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9548 RWF

2020 DOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 17.9979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 15.9463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0516 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7422 to the December average rate of 16.9791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.9979 was down 0.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.1237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,990 RWF
2019 Average 88,765 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 79,731 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,258.15 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.8834
16.1889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 17.2799, compared to 16.6297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8509 RWF (High: 17.7972 / Low: 15.9463). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1793 RWF (High: 17.0607 / Low: 16.8814).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8509
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6413 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 17.7422) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.6208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1215 (+0.69%).

2020 Avg (January) 17.7422
2019 Avg (January) 17.6208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9979 17.4897 17.7422
February 17.9323 17.3994 17.6289
March 17.7972 15.9463 17.5151
April 17.6780 17.1875 17.4050
May 17.2830 16.5377 17.0146
June 16.8552 16.1373 16.3733
July 16.4447 16.2393 16.3302
August 16.5620 16.2033 16.4582
September 16.5980 16.2759 16.4687
October 16.7622 16.3332 16.6565
November 17.3971 16.6757 16.8853
December 17.0607 16.8814 16.9791