YEARLY HIGH
15.5048 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.6863 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2983 RWF

2020 RUB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 15.5048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 11.6863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8185 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2496 to the December average rate of 13.3506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.5048 was up 1.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.3118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,524 RWF
2019 Average 70,491 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 58,432 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,092.52 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.5198
12.2768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 13.6418, compared to 12.9549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5950 RWF (High: 14.2814 / Low: 11.6863). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4740 RWF (High: 13.2520 / Low: 12.7780).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5950
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9514 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 15.2496) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.3348), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9148 (+14.36%).

2020 Avg (January) 15.2496
2019 Avg (January) 13.3348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5048 14.6542 15.2496
February 15.0134 14.0110 14.6702
March 14.2814 11.6863 12.7188
April 12.9877 12.0159 12.5924
May 13.4420 12.4366 12.9225
June 13.9283 13.3925 13.6973
July 13.5259 12.8041 13.3394
August 13.2520 12.7780 13.0291
September 13.1364 12.2109 12.6592
October 12.8112 12.2134 12.5470
November 13.0950 12.1093 12.8042
December 13.5318 13.0085 13.3506