YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0120 BWP

2020 RWF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0132 was up 6.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0124, 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 66 BWP
2019 Average 59 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 55 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.28 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0131
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BWP 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 BWP (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0109).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0129) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+9.42%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0129
2019 Avg (April) 0.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0116 0.0112 0.0114
February 0.0118 0.0115 0.0117
March 0.0126 0.0117 0.0121
April 0.0132 0.0126 0.0129
May 0.0130 0.0125 0.0128
June 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
July 0.0124 0.0119 0.0121
August 0.0124 0.0119 0.0121
September 0.0122 0.0117 0.0120
October 0.0121 0.0116 0.0118
November 0.0117 0.0112 0.0113
December 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110