YEARLY HIGH
0.1470 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1361 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1415 RWF

2020 PYG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.1470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1450 to the December average rate of 0.1420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1470 was down 4.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 735 RWF
2019 Average 731 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 680 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.55 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1457
0.1371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1438, compared to 0.1392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0070 RWF (High: 0.1468 / Low: 0.1398). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 RWF (High: 0.1405 / Low: 0.1388).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1450) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1452), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.13%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1450
2019 Avg (April) 0.1452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1469 0.1434 0.1450
February 0.1456 0.1424 0.1443
March 0.1452 0.1416 0.1439
April 0.1470 0.1432 0.1450
May 0.1448 0.1407 0.1430
June 0.1434 0.1402 0.1417
July 0.1403 0.1367 0.1384
August 0.1395 0.1369 0.1384
September 0.1390 0.1361 0.1379
October 0.1395 0.1367 0.1387
November 0.1405 0.1388 0.1398
December 0.1468 0.1398 0.1420