YEARLY HIGH
713.2108 RWF
YEARLY LOW
531.1567 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
623.0480 RWF

2020 NZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 713.2108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 531.1567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 182.0541 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 623.8597 to the December average rate of 700.8542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 713.2108 was up 12.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 635.5686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,566,054 RWF
2019 Average 3,003,260 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,655,783 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 910,270.53 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

714.2459
553.5454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 591.3245, compared to 654.7715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 63.4470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 591.3245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 654.7715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 70.4994 RWF (High: 601.6561 / Low: 531.1567). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.5711 RWF (High: 654.6432 / Low: 634.0720).

March Spread (Volatile) ±70.4994
October Spread (Stable) ±20.5711

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 30.5535 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.5535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 700.8542) against the same month in 2019 (average: 616.8815), the exchange rate shifted by +83.9727 (+13.61%).

2020 Avg (December) 700.8542
2019 Avg (December) 616.8815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 641.8654 605.9623 623.8597
February 613.5383 584.2611 601.6898
March 601.6561 531.1567 571.1363
April 582.9271 549.2812 566.9371
May 586.2603 556.3207 572.2964
June 620.7754 595.5469 612.0279
July 640.2344 618.5219 628.3489
August 652.0862 627.4276 635.5864
September 654.2967 625.6872 641.7222
October 654.6432 634.0720 646.0576
November 695.5405 645.6843 676.0599
December 713.2108 691.1742 700.8542