2020 DOP to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |