YEARLY HIGH
58.7405 RWF
YEARLY LOW
50.8310 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.5664 RWF

2020 MDL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 58.7405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 50.8310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9095 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.3107 to the December average rate of 57.4435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 58.7405 was up 6.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 55.1121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 293,703 RWF
2019 Average 260,163 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 254,155 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,547.51 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

58.7858
51.4428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 53.6616, compared to 57.4711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.6616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.4711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.0051 RWF (High: 55.1064 / Low: 52.1013). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0866 RWF (High: 58.6069 / Low: 57.5203).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0051
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0866

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4524 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 57.9056) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.0824), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8231 (+11.18%).

2020 Avg (September) 57.9056
2019 Avg (September) 52.0824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3427 53.1185 54.3107
February 54.7860 52.6263 53.6271
March 55.1064 52.1013 53.5071
April 53.5037 50.8310 52.0547
May 54.1650 52.2935 53.1411
June 56.2673 54.3092 55.3290
July 57.7496 55.1022 56.2836
August 58.6069 57.5203 58.1739
September 58.7405 56.6833 57.9056
October 58.0153 56.8460 57.5483
November 58.0940 56.9641 57.4716
December 57.9483 56.8244 57.4435