YEARLY HIGH
343.2207 RWF
YEARLY LOW
273.4334 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
308.1620 RWF

2020 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 343.2207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 273.4334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.7873 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 327.8710 to the December average rate of 299.8167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 343.2207 was up 0.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 340.7459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,716,104 RWF
2019 Average 1,620,086 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,367,167 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,936.33 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

334.9330
289.7428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 312.5092, compared to 303.8148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 312.5092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 303.8148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 69.7873 RWF (High: 343.2207 / Low: 273.4334). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0347 RWF (High: 312.2871 / Low: 308.2524).

March Spread (Volatile) ±69.7873
July Spread (Stable) ±4.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 18.8157 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 315.2553) against the same month in 2019 (average: 334.2868), the exchange rate shifted by -19.0315 (-5.69%).

2020 Avg (March) 315.2553
2019 Avg (March) 334.2868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 333.1991 322.9706 327.8710
February 338.4161 324.0418 331.1671
March 343.2207 273.4334 315.2553
April 301.7352 287.8743 296.4397
May 299.4556 290.8376 293.5086
June 321.1906 297.6255 310.8132
July 312.2871 308.2524 310.4241
August 312.9925 307.9417 311.3029
September 314.7269 288.6293 303.0538
October 304.9185 295.3781 301.7723
November 302.0577 286.2147 296.5193
December 302.8936 295.4887 299.8167