YEARLY HIGH
7.1982 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.3778 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7478 RWF

2020 JMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7.1982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 6.3778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8203 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0148 to the December average rate of 6.8716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.1982 was down 0.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.2443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,991 RWF
2019 Average 34,149 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 31,889 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,101.71 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.0707
6.4002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 6.8094, compared to 6.6863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.4921 RWF (High: 7.1982 / Low: 6.7060). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0926 RWF (High: 6.4934 / Low: 6.4009).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4921
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0926

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3448 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 7.0148) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.8413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1735 (+2.54%).

2020 Avg (January) 7.0148
2019 Avg (January) 6.8413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1982 6.7060 7.0148
February 6.8705 6.5729 6.7323
March 7.1099 6.8153 6.9875
April 7.0559 6.6506 6.8607
May 6.6752 6.3778 6.5159
June 6.8470 6.5389 6.7451
July 6.8621 6.4723 6.6651
August 6.4934 6.4009 6.4561
September 6.8546 6.4597 6.6932
October 6.8383 6.6767 6.7373
November 6.7581 6.5986 6.6943
December 6.9615 6.7378 6.8716