YEARLY HIGH
2575.6512 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2415.2833 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2486.1256 RWF

2020 OMR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2575.6512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2415.2833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 160.3679 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2450.6367 to the December average rate of 2565.4418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2575.6512 was up 4.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 2462.0557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,878,256 RWF
2019 Average 11,838,322 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 12,076,416 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 801,839.38 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2577.7609
2429.9318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 2451.2937, compared to 2520.9575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 69.6638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2451.2937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2520.9575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 69.2684 RWF (High: 2549.6913 / Low: 2480.4228). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.0898 RWF (High: 2485.0492 / Low: 2462.9594).

October Spread (Volatile) ±69.2684
July Spread (Stable) ±22.0898

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.5769 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2565.4418) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2427.2771), the exchange rate shifted by +138.1647 (+5.69%).

2020 Avg (December) 2565.4418
2019 Avg (December) 2427.2771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2475.1932 2428.3759 2450.6367
February 2470.9159 2415.2833 2445.2649
March 2487.1260 2428.6282 2453.8153
April 2474.3078 2427.4365 2449.8277
May 2477.6620 2424.6792 2442.2509
June 2479.5858 2428.4705 2465.9666
July 2485.0492 2462.9594 2477.5482
August 2511.8411 2467.8658 2499.3599
September 2518.0507 2470.0080 2500.1583
October 2549.6913 2480.4228 2527.9197
November 2568.6072 2532.5925 2555.3173
December 2575.6512 2552.3723 2565.4418