YEARLY HIGH
0.0627 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0556 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0590 DOP

2020 RWF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0564 to the December average rate of 0.0589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0627 was up 7.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0586, 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 314 DOP
2019 Average 282 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 278 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.74 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0617
0.0559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to DOP 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 0.0579, compared to 0.0601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0065 DOP (High: 0.0627 / Low: 0.0562). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 DOP (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0586).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0571) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0571
2019 Avg (March) 0.0565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0572 0.0556 0.0564
February 0.0575 0.0558 0.0567
March 0.0627 0.0562 0.0571
April 0.0582 0.0566 0.0575
May 0.0605 0.0579 0.0588
June 0.0620 0.0593 0.0611
July 0.0616 0.0608 0.0612
August 0.0617 0.0604 0.0608
September 0.0614 0.0602 0.0607
October 0.0612 0.0597 0.0600
November 0.0600 0.0575 0.0592
December 0.0592 0.0586 0.0589