2020 RWF to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2353 GNF

YEARLY LOW

9.9010 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0513 GNF

2020 RWF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 10.2353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 9.9010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3342 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0525 to the December average rate of 10.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.2353 was down 2.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.5257, 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 51,176 GNF

2019 Average 50,639 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 49,505 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,671.23 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.1071

9.9406

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GNF 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 10.0579, compared to 10.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0579

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.2719 GNF (High: 10.2353 / Low: 9.9633). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1079 GNF (High: 10.1611 / Low: 10.0532).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2719

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1079

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0958 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 10.0503) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.9969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0534 (+0.53%).

2020 Avg (October) 10.0503

2019 Avg (October) 9.9969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.1220	9.9778	10.0525
February	10.1478	9.9735	10.0598
March	10.1156	9.9158	10.0317
April	10.1784	9.9898	10.0635
May	10.1694	9.9248	10.0768
June	10.1468	9.9579	10.0633
July	10.1611	10.0532	10.0932
August	10.1211	9.9888	10.0223
September	10.1831	9.9845	10.0788
October	10.2353	9.9633	10.0503
November	10.0315	9.9010	9.9545
December	10.1254	9.9315	10.0687