2020 PLN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

273.0263 RWF

YEARLY LOW

220.0052 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

246.0981 RWF

2020 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 273.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 220.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.0211 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.6247 to the December average rate of 268.5367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 273.0263 was up 9.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 248.5335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,460,525 RWF

2019 Average 4,749,774 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,400,103 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,060,422.20 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

272.8365

221.2388

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 235.8598, compared to 256.3363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.4765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 235.8598

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.3363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 29.9408 RWF (High: 249.9460 / Low: 220.0052). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6075 RWF (High: 273.0263 / Low: 265.4187).

March Spread (Volatile) ±29.9408

December Spread (Stable) ±7.6075

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.3429 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 268.5367) against the same month in 2019 (average: 243.1077), the exchange rate shifted by +25.4290 (+10.46%).

2020 Avg (December) 268.5367

2019 Avg (December) 243.1077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	251.2290	241.1934	246.6247
February	245.1022	236.5412	240.1370
March	249.9460	220.0052	235.8815
April	229.8847	220.8174	225.5386
May	236.6907	221.5630	226.6162
June	244.8242	236.2964	240.3612
July	257.4670	238.9674	245.6893
August	262.8313	253.7339	258.5545
September	262.6467	244.3678	253.5220
October	258.9973	246.4516	252.4293
November	263.7653	246.7597	259.2860
December	273.0263	265.4187	268.5367