2020 MWK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3038 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.2635 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2862 RWF

2020 MWK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.3038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1.2635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2816 to the December average rate of 1.2876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3038 was up 1.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,519 RWF

2019 Average 6,209 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 6,318 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2962

1.2752

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.2821, compared to 1.2903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0333 RWF (High: 1.2987 / Low: 1.2654). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 RWF (High: 1.3016 / Low: 1.2832).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0333

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.2944) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+2.10%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.2944

2019 Avg (November) 1.2678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2905	1.2681	1.2816
February	1.2925	1.2678	1.2818
March	1.2940	1.2678	1.2833
April	1.3012	1.2712	1.2819
May	1.2987	1.2654	1.2770
June	1.2964	1.2635	1.2873
July	1.3016	1.2832	1.2942
August	1.3012	1.2752	1.2905
September	1.2934	1.2730	1.2840
October	1.2998	1.2721	1.2910
November	1.3038	1.2828	1.2944
December	1.2967	1.2760	1.2876