2020 RWF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6702 LAK

YEARLY LOW

9.3410 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4700 LAK

2020 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 9.6702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 9.3410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3291 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4160 to the December average rate of 9.4033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.6702 was down 1.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.7808, 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 48,351 LAK

2019 Average 47,753 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 46,705 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,645.68 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.5874

9.3865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LAK 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 9.4796, compared to 9.4603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.2307 LAK (High: 9.6702 / Low: 9.4395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0763 LAK (High: 9.4504 / Low: 9.3741).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2307

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0763

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 0.0706 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 9.4983) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.5469), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0486 (-0.51%).

2020 Avg (October) 9.4983

2019 Avg (October) 9.5469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5134	9.3535	9.4160
February	9.5645	9.3547	9.4516
March	9.5381	9.3410	9.4362
April	9.5882	9.4111	9.5017
May	9.6417	9.4351	9.5707
June	9.6374	9.4409	9.5015
July	9.5421	9.4519	9.4901
August	9.5526	9.4043	9.4503
September	9.5904	9.4086	9.4920
October	9.6702	9.4395	9.4983
November	9.4936	9.3798	9.4278
December	9.4504	9.3741	9.4033