YEARLY HIGH
0.3614 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.2933 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3219 HUF

2020 RWF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.3614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.2933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0681 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3189 to the December average rate of 0.2986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3614 was up 8.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3329, 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 1,807 HUF
2019 Average 1,594 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,467 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.59 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3528
0.2936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to HUF 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 0.3323, compared to 0.3116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0444 HUF (High: 0.3550 / Low: 0.3106). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 HUF (High: 0.3016 / Low: 0.2933).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3478) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0313 (+9.88%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3478
2019 Avg (April) 0.3166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3280 0.3095 0.3189
February 0.3329 0.3203 0.3284
March 0.3550 0.3106 0.3309
April 0.3614 0.3384 0.3478
May 0.3498 0.3300 0.3421
June 0.3325 0.3171 0.3254
July 0.3318 0.3040 0.3213
August 0.3117 0.3027 0.3063
September 0.3269 0.3088 0.3177
October 0.3227 0.3092 0.3165
November 0.3227 0.3042 0.3090
December 0.3016 0.2933 0.2986