2020 LRD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 LRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the LRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 6.3365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 4.7044.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6321 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9289 to the December average rate of 6.1248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.3365 was up 11.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.6689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
LRD to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.7941, compared to 5.2557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4616 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.9886 RWF (High: 6.3365 / Low: 5.3479). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0436 RWF (High: 4.8005 / Low: 4.7569).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1393 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 5.9469) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6356), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3112 (+28.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0797 | 4.7893 | 4.9289 |
| February | 4.8706 | 4.7292 | 4.7895 |
| March | 4.8363 | 4.7294 | 4.7770 |
| April | 4.8095 | 4.7222 | 4.7627 |
| May | 4.8073 | 4.7044 | 4.7375 |
| June | 4.7946 | 4.7056 | 4.7689 |
| July | 4.8005 | 4.7569 | 4.7859 |
| August | 4.8518 | 4.7661 | 4.8280 |
| September | 4.8716 | 4.7723 | 4.8342 |
| October | 5.3478 | 4.8075 | 5.0146 |
| November | 6.3365 | 5.3479 | 5.9469 |
| December | 6.2666 | 6.0330 | 6.1248 |