YEARLY HIGH
0.0716 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0555 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0659 RWF

2020 IDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0688 to the December average rate of 0.0700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0716 was up 5.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 715,611 RWF
2019 Average 644,897 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 554,928 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,683.22 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0710
0.0589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0650, compared to 0.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0118 RWF (High: 0.0673 / Low: 0.0555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 RWF (High: 0.0710 / Low: 0.0694).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0688) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+9.41%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0688
2019 Avg (January) 0.0629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0716 0.0671 0.0688
February 0.0696 0.0669 0.0685
March 0.0673 0.0555 0.0625
April 0.0623 0.0563 0.0599
May 0.0650 0.0605 0.0633
June 0.0683 0.0650 0.0669
July 0.0670 0.0642 0.0657
August 0.0665 0.0646 0.0655
September 0.0660 0.0639 0.0649
October 0.0671 0.0643 0.0662
November 0.0703 0.0668 0.0693
December 0.0710 0.0694 0.0700