YEARLY HIGH
9.5971 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.3793 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9703 RWF

2020 JPY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.5971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 8.3793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2179 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6375 to the December average rate of 9.5191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.5971 was up 10.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.7170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,798,568 RWF
2019 Average 4,182,336 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,189,630 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608,938.65 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.6144
8.4709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 8.7193, compared to 9.2212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7641 RWF (High: 9.2101 / Low: 8.4460). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1670 RWF (High: 9.5971 / Low: 9.4301).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7641
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1670

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0713 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.5191) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.5610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9582 (+11.19%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.5191
2019 Avg (December) 8.5610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7647 8.5115 8.6375
February 8.7627 8.3793 8.5662
March 9.2101 8.4460 8.7781
April 8.9053 8.6266 8.7472
May 8.8567 8.6747 8.7668
June 8.9663 8.5318 8.8200
July 9.1342 8.8142 8.9345
August 9.1782 8.9683 9.0782
September 9.2151 8.9510 9.1137
October 9.3877 9.0342 9.2498
November 9.5203 9.2622 9.4321
December 9.5971 9.4301 9.5191