YEARLY HIGH
63.6003 RWF
YEARLY LOW
57.5657 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.5468 RWF

2020 EGP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 63.6003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 57.5657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0346 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.3502 to the December average rate of 62.9473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 63.6003 was up 7.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 59.0178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 318,002 RWF
2019 Average 271,496 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 287,829 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,173.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

63.3692
58.3067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 59.6384, compared to 61.4551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.6384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.4551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 1.9317 RWF (High: 59.4975 / Low: 57.5657). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9976 RWF (High: 63.6003 / Low: 62.6027).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.9317
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9237 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 62.9473) against the same month in 2019 (average: 58.1018), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8455 (+8.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 62.9473
2019 Avg (December) 58.1018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.1426 58.3043 59.3502
February 61.1486 59.2302 60.0322
March 60.9883 59.6873 60.2287
April 60.4725 59.2667 59.8384
May 60.3102 58.9681 59.6523
June 59.4975 57.5657 58.7286
July 59.8983 58.8171 59.5893
August 61.0016 59.5270 60.3839
September 61.4879 60.1451 61.0049
October 62.5378 60.6459 61.9531
November 63.4150 62.0155 62.8522
December 63.6003 62.6027 62.9473