YEARLY HIGH
26.1155 RWF
YEARLY LOW
23.2702 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.4194 RWF

2020 MUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 26.1155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 23.2702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8453 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7888 to the December average rate of 24.9380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.1155 was down 0.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.3185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,578 RWF
2019 Average 128,131 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 116,351 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,226.39 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.0129
23.3233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 24.4603, compared to 24.3786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.9291 RWF (High: 25.6635 / Low: 23.7344). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4083 RWF (High: 24.3498 / Low: 23.9415).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9291
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 25.7888) against the same month in 2019 (average: 25.9462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1575 (-0.61%).

2020 Avg (January) 25.7888
2019 Avg (January) 25.9462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.1155 25.3804 25.7888
February 25.8230 24.8039 25.2971
March 25.6635 23.7344 24.5975
April 24.1231 23.4348 23.7812
May 23.9309 23.2702 23.5474
June 24.0021 23.2867 23.7501
July 24.0834 23.6563 23.8705
August 24.3498 23.9415 24.2276
September 24.5245 23.8934 24.1889
October 24.6058 23.9649 24.3975
November 24.8680 24.3339 24.6488
December 25.1194 24.5891 24.9380