2020 RWF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0816 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.0737 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0774 BTN

2020 RWF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0755 to the December average rate of 0.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0816 was up 1.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0808, 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 408 BTN

2019 Average 386 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 369 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.38 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0813

0.0739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BTN 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 0.0785, compared to 0.0763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0785

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0042 BTN (High: 0.0807 / Low: 0.0765). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BTN (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0780).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0807) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+4.93%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0807

2019 Avg (April) 0.0769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0764	0.0745	0.0755
February	0.0772	0.0749	0.0759
March	0.0807	0.0765	0.0787
April	0.0816	0.0797	0.0807
May	0.0812	0.0794	0.0804
June	0.0809	0.0791	0.0798
July	0.0792	0.0780	0.0786
August	0.0789	0.0758	0.0775
September	0.0771	0.0751	0.0763
October	0.0768	0.0750	0.0756
November	0.0764	0.0747	0.0755
December	0.0750	0.0737	0.0745