YEARLY HIGH
6.2392 RWF
YEARLY LOW
5.5998 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9193 RWF

2020 PKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 6.2392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 5.5998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6394 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0978 to the December average rate of 6.1618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.2392 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.4752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,119,619 RWF
2019 Average 3,041,252 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,799,910 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319,708.44 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.2207
5.6572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 5.9153, compared to 5.9232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4386 RWF (High: 6.1345 / Low: 5.6959). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0559 RWF (High: 6.1946 / Low: 6.1387).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4386
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.2365 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 6.1737) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.9764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1973 (+3.30%).

2020 Avg (November) 6.1737
2019 Avg (November) 5.9764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1394 6.0362 6.0978
February 6.1651 6.0253 6.0979
March 6.1345 5.6959 5.9690
April 5.9181 5.5998 5.7326
May 5.9350 5.8093 5.8623
June 5.8153 5.6560 5.7325
July 5.7569 5.6737 5.7042
August 5.8388 5.6581 5.7247
September 5.8458 5.7306 5.7978
October 6.1111 5.7896 5.9770
November 6.2392 6.0934 6.1737
December 6.1946 6.1387 6.1618