YEARLY HIGH
10.3432 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.5363 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2968 RWF

2020 RSD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RSD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 10.3432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 8.5363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8069 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9110 to the December average rate of 10.2236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.3432 was up 14.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,716 RWF
2019 Average 43,301 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 42,682 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,034.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.3739
8.5696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 8.8448, compared to 9.7488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6640 RWF (High: 9.2003 / Low: 8.5363). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2256 RWF (High: 10.3432 / Low: 10.1176).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6640
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2256

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 0.1701 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 10.2236) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.8352), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3884 (+15.71%).

2020 Avg (December) 10.2236
2019 Avg (December) 8.8352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0926 8.7699 8.9110
February 8.9386 8.5841 8.7409
March 9.2003 8.5363 8.8863
April 8.8447 8.5899 8.7200
May 8.9314 8.5745 8.7236
June 9.2195 8.9702 9.0873
July 9.6522 9.0685 9.2932
August 9.8089 9.5214 9.6777
September 9.8030 9.4527 9.6483
October 9.8463 9.5162 9.7385
November 10.0623 9.6613 9.9115
December 10.3432 10.1176 10.2236