YEARLY HIGH
67.8620 RWF
YEARLY LOW
49.1296 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.4763 RWF

2020 NAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 67.8620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 49.1296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7324 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.7288 to the December average rate of 66.4102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 67.8620 was up 0.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 67.4768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 339,310 RWF
2019 Average 315,216 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 245,648 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,661.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

67.9649
49.3096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 57.2729, compared to 59.6797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.2729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.6797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.6640 RWF (High: 61.5482 / Low: 52.8842). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4744 RWF (High: 58.1255 / Low: 55.6512).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.6640
July Spread (Stable) ±2.4744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.0937 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 66.4102) against the same month in 2019 (average: 64.8677), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5426 (+2.38%).

2020 Avg (December) 66.4102
2019 Avg (December) 64.8677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.5246 63.4303 65.7288
February 64.2606 60.7143 62.8811
March 61.5482 52.8842 56.9579
April 52.8627 49.1296 50.8642
May 54.3977 50.2373 51.7367
June 57.4760 54.2394 55.4689
July 58.1255 55.6512 56.9677
August 57.5181 54.0809 55.4923
September 59.2783 55.7215 57.3063
October 60.4538 52.8208 58.6018
November 64.7887 60.0041 63.3000
December 67.8620 64.3804 66.4102