YEARLY HIGH
1.3389 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.0957 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2333 KRW

2020 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.3389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2432 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2359 to the December average rate of 1.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3389 was down 0.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3430, 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 6,695 KRW
2019 Average 6,392 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,479 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,216.10 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3277
1.0879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KRW 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 1.2780, compared to 1.1887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0948 KRW (High: 1.3389 / Low: 1.2441). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 KRW (High: 1.2670 / Low: 1.2441).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0948
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0479 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2875) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0239 (+1.89%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2875
2019 Avg (March) 1.2636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2757 1.2120 1.2359
February 1.2967 1.2403 1.2693
March 1.3389 1.2441 1.2875
April 1.3193 1.2756 1.2961
May 1.3269 1.2920 1.3077
June 1.3010 1.2488 1.2714
July 1.2670 1.2441 1.2572
August 1.2540 1.2209 1.2339
September 1.2486 1.2029 1.2238
October 1.2213 1.1517 1.1759
November 1.1614 1.1177 1.1336
December 1.1223 1.0957 1.1079