YEARLY HIGH
18.0204 IDR
YEARLY LOW
13.9741 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2001 IDR

2020 RWF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 18.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 13.9741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0463 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5421 to the December average rate of 14.2921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.0204 was up 9.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.4708, 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 90,102 IDR
2019 Average 77,566 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 69,870 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,231.46 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.9403
14.0513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IDR 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 15.4440, compared to 14.9563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.1556 IDR (High: 18.0204 / Low: 14.8648). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3136 IDR (High: 14.3993 / Low: 14.0857).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1556
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3136

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 16.0646) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.8610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2036 (+1.28%).

2020 Avg (March) 16.0646
2019 Avg (March) 15.8610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9093 13.9741 14.5421
February 14.9481 14.3655 14.6054
March 18.0204 14.8648 16.0646
April 17.7539 16.0601 16.6996
May 16.5303 15.3867 15.7923
June 15.3962 14.6505 14.9599
July 15.5752 14.9316 15.2272
August 15.4886 15.0311 15.2653
September 15.6437 15.1530 15.4059
October 15.5517 14.8924 15.1094
November 14.9754 14.2173 14.4378
December 14.3993 14.0857 14.2921