YEARLY HIGH
249.7553 RWF
YEARLY LOW
206.7711 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
225.9408 RWF

2020 RON to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 249.7553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 206.7711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.9842 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.2383 to the December average rate of 246.8246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 249.7553 was up 12.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 221.2434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,248,777 RWF
2019 Average 1,075,064 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,033,855 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 214,921.24 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

250.3058
208.5312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 215.9081, compared to 235.9735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.0654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.9081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 235.9735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 17.6790 RWF (High: 224.4501 / Low: 206.7711). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2717 RWF (High: 249.7553 / Low: 244.4836).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.6790
December Spread (Stable) ±5.2717

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.3026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 246.8246) against the same month in 2019 (average: 217.3081), the exchange rate shifted by +29.5165 (+13.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 246.8246
2019 Avg (December) 217.3081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 223.4461 215.6863 219.2383
February 220.1265 211.1956 214.9357
March 224.4501 206.7711 216.3104
April 215.1252 208.7249 212.0124
May 217.0077 208.9407 212.1396
June 224.3541 217.2309 220.8122
July 234.9149 220.3853 225.9351
August 238.3920 231.3969 235.3867
September 238.1203 228.3912 233.4251
October 237.5397 229.7717 234.9834
November 242.6601 233.4813 239.2862
December 249.7553 244.4836 246.8246