YEARLY HIGH
51.0911 RWF
YEARLY LOW
37.1973 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.8719 RWF

2020 MXN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 51.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 37.1973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8938 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.1791 to the December average rate of 49.5065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.0911 was up 2.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 50.0582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,554,555 RWF
2019 Average 2,368,254 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,859,864 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 694,690.83 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

51.2994
37.8563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 44.0570, compared to 45.6868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.0570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.6868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.5141 RWF (High: 48.7114 / Low: 37.1973). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1693 RWF (High: 49.9446 / Low: 48.7754).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.5141
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.3830 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 49.9643) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.5195), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4447 (+7.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 49.9643
2019 Avg (February) 46.5195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.8612 49.4327 50.1791
February 51.0911 47.6725 49.9643
March 48.7114 37.1973 42.5812
April 40.4765 37.4449 38.9765
May 42.6397 37.8049 40.1297
June 44.1107 41.3113 42.5115
July 43.5653 41.8533 42.5866
August 44.4548 42.1769 43.4417
September 46.0041 42.7896 44.5182
October 46.7324 44.2232 45.8170
November 49.4221 45.6511 48.2506
December 49.9446 48.7754 49.5065