YEARLY HIGH
4.4353 COP
YEARLY LOW
3.4329 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8568 COP

2020 RWF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 4.4353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 3.4329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0023 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5091 to the December average rate of 3.5061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4353 was up 16.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.8142, 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 22,176 COP
2019 Average 17,992 COP
Yearly Trough Low 17,165 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,011.69 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2772
3.4360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to COP 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 3.9064, compared to 3.8071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7949 COP (High: 4.4353 / Low: 3.6404). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1230 COP (High: 3.9937 / Low: 3.8707).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7949
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1230

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2397 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.1057) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6182 (+17.72%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.1057
2019 Avg (March) 3.4876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6481 3.4329 3.5091
February 3.7339 3.5616 3.6188
March 4.4353 3.6404 4.1057
April 4.3359 4.0730 4.2071
May 4.2632 3.9161 4.0957
June 3.9791 3.7717 3.9021
July 3.9292 3.7774 3.8261
August 3.9937 3.8707 3.9287
September 4.0132 3.8083 3.8975
October 4.0534 3.8595 3.9386
November 3.9646 3.6444 3.7458
December 3.6073 3.4449 3.5061