YEARLY HIGH
1215.8470 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1007.2369 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1093.4792 RWF

2020 EUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1215.8470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 1007.2369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 208.6101 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1047.6541 to the December average rate of 1202.2316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1215.8470 was up 14.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 1057.7474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,079,235 RWF
2019 Average 5,103,021 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 5,036,185 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,043,050.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1219.9298
1007.5507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1040.4750, compared to 1146.4834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 106.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1040.4750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1146.4834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 74.0244 RWF (High: 1082.2452 / Low: 1008.2208). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.1200 RWF (High: 1215.8470 / Low: 1189.7270).

March Spread (Volatile) ±74.0244
December Spread (Stable) ±26.1200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 20.9753 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1202.2316) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1038.4366), the exchange rate shifted by +163.7950 (+15.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 1202.2316
2019 Avg (December) 1038.4366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1069.1104 1030.6210 1047.6541
February 1053.2135 1007.2369 1027.7646
March 1082.2452 1008.2208 1046.2243
April 1039.2353 1010.5296 1025.2489
May 1051.5226 1008.1680 1027.5321
June 1083.8764 1054.8086 1068.4262
July 1135.2630 1066.6001 1093.0810
August 1153.3562 1119.9410 1138.4014
September 1152.6450 1111.9188 1134.4998
October 1157.7237 1118.9785 1145.2430
November 1183.6312 1135.9586 1165.4439
December 1215.8470 1189.7270 1202.2316