2020 RWF to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0551 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0522 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0538 GMD

2020 RWF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0542 to the December average rate of 0.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0551 was down 2.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0565, 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 276 GMD

2019 Average 275 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 261 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.61 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0548

0.0522

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GMD 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0542

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0015 GMD (High: 0.0549 / Low: 0.0535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GMD (High: 0.0527 / Low: 0.0522).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.0544) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.44%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.0544

2019 Avg (June) 0.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0548	0.0538	0.0542
February	0.0549	0.0535	0.0542
March	0.0546	0.0532	0.0539
April	0.0545	0.0535	0.0541
May	0.0550	0.0539	0.0546
June	0.0551	0.0540	0.0544
July	0.0545	0.0540	0.0543
August	0.0546	0.0536	0.0538
September	0.0545	0.0533	0.0538
October	0.0542	0.0527	0.0532
November	0.0531	0.0523	0.0526
December	0.0527	0.0522	0.0524