2020 RWF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0831 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0778 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0803 AFN

2020 RWF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.0831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0818 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0831 was down 7.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 415 AFN

2019 Average 427 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 389 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0822

0.0777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to AFN 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 0.0813, compared to 0.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0813

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 AFN (High: 0.0831 / Low: 0.0802). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0778).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0817) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0840), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-2.68%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0817

2019 Avg (February) 0.0840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0827	0.0807	0.0818
February	0.0831	0.0802	0.0817
March	0.0820	0.0794	0.0807
April	0.0817	0.0797	0.0807
May	0.0820	0.0804	0.0814
June	0.0827	0.0807	0.0814
July	0.0814	0.0803	0.0808
August	0.0810	0.0796	0.0801
September	0.0808	0.0793	0.0798
October	0.0805	0.0783	0.0790
November	0.0790	0.0778	0.0782
December	0.0783	0.0778	0.0780