2020 QAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

272.2045 RWF

YEARLY LOW

255.4243 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

262.8664 RWF

2020 QAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 272.2045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 255.4243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7802 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 259.1432 to the December average rate of 271.1977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 272.2045 was up 4.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 260.3563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,361,023 RWF

2019 Average 1,251,746 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,277,122 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,900.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

272.5038

256.8300

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 259.1933, compared to 266.5396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 259.1933

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 266.5396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 7.3016 RWF (High: 269.5922 / Low: 262.2906). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3503 RWF (High: 262.7899 / Low: 260.4397).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.3016

July Spread (Stable) ±2.3503

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 0.9669 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 271.1977) against the same month in 2019 (average: 256.6803), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5174 (+5.66%).

2020 Avg (December) 271.1977

2019 Avg (December) 256.6803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	261.7274	256.7976	259.1432
February	261.2948	255.4243	258.5628
March	263.3314	256.7800	259.4764
April	261.6908	256.7800	259.1031
May	261.7871	256.4100	258.1362
June	262.1735	256.7976	260.7383
July	262.7899	260.4397	261.9733
August	265.5982	260.9173	264.2205
September	266.2857	261.1920	264.3670
October	269.5922	262.2906	267.2933
November	271.6149	267.7836	270.1856
December	272.2045	269.8434	271.1977