YEARLY HIGH
64.3385 RWF
YEARLY LOW
60.2315 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.0429 RWF

2020 MVR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 64.3385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 60.2315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1070 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.0503 to the December average rate of 64.0765, 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 64.3385 was up 4.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 61.5484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 321,693 RWF
2019 Average 295,111 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 301,158 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,534.92 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

64.4088
60.4214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 61.0908, compared to 62.9950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.0908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.9950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 1.7666 RWF (High: 63.7393 / Low: 61.9727). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5671 RWF (High: 62.1048 / Low: 61.5377).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7666
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5671

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 0.4291 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 64.0765) against the same month in 2019 (average: 60.5147), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5617 (+5.89%).

2020 Avg (December) 64.0765
2019 Avg (December) 60.5147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.6796 60.4787 61.0503
February 61.8177 60.2429 60.9266
March 61.7197 60.2837 61.1559
April 61.7963 60.6404 61.1828
May 61.7324 60.2315 60.7537
June 61.9853 60.3226 61.4757
July 62.1048 61.5377 61.9223
August 62.7491 61.6883 62.4566
September 62.9540 61.7132 62.4806
October 63.7393 61.9727 63.1721
November 64.1997 63.2706 63.8618
December 64.3385 63.5922 64.0765