YEARLY HIGH
739.3506 RWF
YEARLY LOW
655.5944 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
690.2813 RWF

2020 LYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 739.3506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 655.5944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.7562 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 674.0908 to the December average rate of 734.4195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 739.3506 was up 9.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 675.4154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,696,753 RWF
2019 Average 3,259,117 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,277,972 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418,780.78 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

741.5550
655.9286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 670.4743, compared to 710.0882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.6139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 670.4743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 710.0882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 33.5999 RWF (High: 689.1943 / Low: 655.5944). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4871 RWF (High: 678.7469 / Low: 667.2598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±33.5999
January Spread (Stable) ±11.4871

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.5285 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 734.4195) against the same month in 2019 (average: 666.3173), the exchange rate shifted by +68.1022 (+10.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 734.4195
2019 Avg (December) 666.3173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 678.7469 667.2598 674.0908
February 679.3370 661.9217 668.6282
March 689.1943 655.5944 672.7581
April 673.9663 660.2113 667.2296
May 673.3948 658.4507 663.0641
June 683.0566 663.1206 677.0750
July 693.7402 678.3554 685.3698
August 707.4865 688.4058 702.0478
September 709.9175 697.8102 703.7146
October 718.8047 694.5455 711.5192
November 732.2222 711.7540 723.4585
December 739.3506 727.7778 734.4195