YEARLY HIGH
0.2246 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.2111 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2185 GYD

2020 RWF to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.2246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2214 to the December average rate of 0.2119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2246 was down 5.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2389, 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 1,123 GYD
2019 Average 1,146 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,056 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.42 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2235
0.2109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GYD 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 0.2214, compared to 0.2155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0059 GYD (High: 0.2190 / Low: 0.2131). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GYD (High: 0.2206 / Low: 0.2184).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2218) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2342), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-5.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2218
2019 Avg (February) 0.2342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2238 0.2193 0.2214
February 0.2246 0.2195 0.2218
March 0.2240 0.2193 0.2211
April 0.2237 0.2193 0.2216
May 0.2244 0.2191 0.2225
June 0.2238 0.2189 0.2203
July 0.2206 0.2184 0.2192
August 0.2200 0.2162 0.2173
September 0.2198 0.2157 0.2172
October 0.2190 0.2131 0.2149
November 0.2144 0.2114 0.2126
December 0.2139 0.2111 0.2119