2020 MOP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

124.1082 RWF

YEARLY LOW

116.2433 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

119.8206 RWF

2020 MOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 124.1082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 116.2433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8649 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.8406 to the December average rate of 123.6815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 124.1082 was up 5.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 118.1846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 620,541 RWF

2019 Average 564,823 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 581,216 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,324.32 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

124.2932

116.9527

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 118.0804, compared to 121.5609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.0804

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.5609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 3.3294 RWF (High: 122.9445 / Low: 119.6150). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0395 RWF (High: 124.1082 / Low: 123.0686).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.3294

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0395

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4230 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 123.6815) against the same month in 2019 (average: 116.2892), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3923 (+6.36%).

2020 Avg (December) 123.6815

2019 Avg (December) 116.2892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	118.6171	116.6886	117.8406
February	118.7921	116.2433	117.5644
March	119.1593	116.5217	118.1733
April	119.3372	117.1022	118.1987
May	119.3900	116.9516	117.7757
June	119.5679	117.1092	118.9295
July	119.8786	118.7963	119.4759
August	121.1424	118.9805	120.5220
September	121.4875	119.1779	120.5763
October	122.9445	119.6150	121.9157
November	123.8490	122.1388	123.1941
December	124.1082	123.0686	123.6815