YEARLY HIGH
13.5621 RWF
YEARLY LOW
12.2478 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9175 RWF

2020 INR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 13.5621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 12.2478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3143 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2391 to the December average rate of 13.4079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.5621 was up 1.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.3506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,390,530 RWF
2019 Average 3,236,983 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,061,949 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328,581.14 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.5111
12.2734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 12.7319, compared to 13.1032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6791 RWF (High: 12.9831 / Low: 12.3040). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1680 RWF (High: 12.8079 / Low: 12.6399).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6791
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4743 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 13.4079) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.1306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2774 (+2.11%).

2020 Avg (December) 13.4079
2019 Avg (December) 13.1306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4134 13.0294 13.2391
February 13.3300 12.9546 13.1514
March 12.9831 12.3040 12.6772
April 12.6135 12.2535 12.3765
May 12.5688 12.2478 12.4169
June 12.6637 12.3735 12.5302
July 12.8079 12.6399 12.7339
August 13.2229 12.6623 12.9036
September 13.2343 12.9716 13.0907
October 13.3558 13.0246 13.2291
November 13.3925 13.1048 13.2537
December 13.5621 13.3133 13.4079