2020 GTQ to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

127.1345 RWF

YEARLY LOW

119.3054 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

123.9403 RWF

2020 GTQ to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 127.1345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 119.3054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8291 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.5645 to the December average rate of 126.5359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 127.1345 was up 3.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 123.1461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 635,673 RWF

2019 Average 591,985 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 596,527 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,145.37 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

126.9767

121.6875

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 122.7470, compared to 125.1335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.7470

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.1335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.2003 RWF (High: 124.5057 / Low: 119.3054). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2210 RWF (High: 124.3776 / Low: 123.1566).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.2003

July Spread (Stable) ±1.2210

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 126.5359) against the same month in 2019 (average: 121.5312), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0047 (+4.12%).

2020 Avg (December) 126.5359

2019 Avg (December) 121.5312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	123.6708	121.1593	122.5645
February	124.4896	121.8820	123.1732
March	124.5057	119.3054	122.8564
April	123.6012	121.1423	122.3807
May	124.0030	121.1350	122.1283
June	124.0278	121.6508	123.3787
July	124.3776	123.1566	123.9146
August	125.5348	123.3534	124.9186
September	125.1450	122.9365	124.0962
October	125.9351	122.6508	125.0609
November	126.9609	125.1449	126.2751
December	127.1345	125.6346	126.5359