YEARLY HIGH
0.0174 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0157 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0165 EGP

2020 RWF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0174 was down 15.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0205, 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 87 EGP
2019 Average 92 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 79 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.24 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0171
0.0158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to EGP 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 0.0168, compared to 0.0163 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) 0.0168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 EGP (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0157).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.0170) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0184), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-7.53%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.0170
2019 Avg (June) 0.0184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0166 0.0169
February 0.0169 0.0164 0.0167
March 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
April 0.0169 0.0165 0.0167
May 0.0170 0.0166 0.0168
June 0.0174 0.0168 0.0170
July 0.0170 0.0167 0.0168
August 0.0168 0.0164 0.0166
September 0.0166 0.0163 0.0164
October 0.0165 0.0160 0.0161
November 0.0161 0.0158 0.0159
December 0.0160 0.0157 0.0159