2020 FKP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1354.6396 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1087.3414 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1229.1258 RWF

2020 FKP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1354.6396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1087.3414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 267.2982 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1233.7259 to the December average rate of 1328.1969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1354.6396 was up 8.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 1254.0109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,773,198 RWF

2019 Average 5,820,275 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,436,707 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,336,490.83 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1345.4130

1138.8200

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1189.8115, compared to 1268.4401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 78.6286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1189.8115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1268.4401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 153.8229 RWF (High: 1241.1644 / Low: 1087.3414). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.3411 RWF (High: 1172.0625 / Low: 1134.7214).

March Spread (Volatile) ±153.8229

May Spread (Stable) ±37.3411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 51.6873 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -51.6873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1328.1969) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1225.2887), the exchange rate shifted by +102.9082 (+8.40%).

2020 Avg (December) 1328.1969

2019 Avg (December) 1225.2887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1262.8487	1217.4923	1233.7259
February	1251.8962	1198.8102	1220.8618
March	1241.1644	1087.3414	1169.1746
April	1194.5227	1150.0316	1170.9978
May	1172.0625	1134.7214	1156.0361
June	1212.0842	1166.6868	1188.0729
July	1254.1536	1182.9287	1208.3136
August	1291.4365	1239.7508	1264.3276
September	1295.4585	1218.4211	1246.5220
October	1282.5436	1235.1491	1263.0433
November	1321.0224	1260.9138	1300.2372
December	1354.6396	1304.6957	1328.1969