2020 RWF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0074 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0069 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0072 BOB

2020 RWF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0073 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0074 was down 5.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0079, 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 37 BOB

2019 Average 38 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 35 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.45 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0074

0.0069

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BOB 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0071 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) 0.0073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0069).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, 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 (February 2020: 0.0073) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-5.19%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0073

2019 Avg (February) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0074	0.0073	0.0073
February	0.0074	0.0073	0.0073
March	0.0074	0.0072	0.0073
April	0.0074	0.0072	0.0073
May	0.0074	0.0072	0.0073
June	0.0074	0.0072	0.0073
July	0.0073	0.0072	0.0072
August	0.0073	0.0071	0.0072
September	0.0073	0.0071	0.0072
October	0.0072	0.0070	0.0071
November	0.0071	0.0070	0.0070
December	0.0070	0.0069	0.0070