YEARLY HIGH
115.8248 RWF
YEARLY LOW
79.4725 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.0464 RWF

2020 NOK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 115.8248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 79.4725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3522 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.5130 to the December average rate of 113.4880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 115.8248 was up 7.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 107.3045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 579,124 RWF
2019 Average 518,138 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 397,363 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,761.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

115.7822
88.2516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 97.0933, compared to 106.9996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.0933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.9996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 22.4582 RWF (High: 101.9307 / Low: 79.4725). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6261 RWF (High: 103.1312 / Low: 99.5051).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.4582
February Spread (Stable) ±3.6261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.8958 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 113.4880) against the same month in 2019 (average: 103.6677), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8203 (+9.47%).

2020 Avg (December) 113.4880
2019 Avg (December) 103.6677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.6012 101.8380 105.5130
February 103.1312 99.5051 101.3488
March 101.9307 79.4725 92.4530
April 92.5691 87.6336 90.5459
May 97.1807 89.9737 93.1988
June 102.6218 97.7490 99.5001
July 105.7920 100.0680 102.5916
August 110.6909 104.5841 107.5658
September 110.4714 99.9242 105.2381
October 106.9503 102.3271 104.7174
November 112.0588 102.0775 108.3967
December 115.8248 111.4417 113.4880