YEARLY HIGH
0.0019 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0018 BAM

2020 RWF to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0019 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0019 was down 1.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0020, 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 10 BAM
2019 Average 10 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 8 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.68 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0019
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BAM 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 0.0019, compared to 0.0017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 BAM (High: 0.0019 / Low: 0.0018). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BAM (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0019) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.95%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0019
2019 Avg (March) 0.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
February 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
March 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
April 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
May 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
June 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
July 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
August 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
September 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
October 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
November 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
December 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016