YEARLY HIGH
0.6321 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.5914 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6105 CRC

2020 RWF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.6321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.5914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0406 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6024 to the December average rate of 0.6129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6321 was down 8.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6928, 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 3,160 CRC
2019 Average 3,222 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,957 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.06 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6226
0.6005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CRC 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 0.6045, compared to 0.6165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0249 CRC (High: 0.6164 / Low: 0.5914). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 CRC (High: 0.6135 / Low: 0.6076).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.6201) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6292), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-1.45%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.6201
2019 Avg (October) 0.6292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6132 0.5931 0.6024
February 0.6139 0.5959 0.6046
March 0.6164 0.5914 0.6037
April 0.6148 0.5922 0.6044
May 0.6103 0.5973 0.6050
June 0.6103 0.5999 0.6071
July 0.6135 0.6076 0.6103
August 0.6208 0.6111 0.6158
September 0.6268 0.6152 0.6208
October 0.6321 0.6157 0.6201
November 0.6292 0.6072 0.6189
December 0.6175 0.6082 0.6129