YEARLY HIGH
1.7702 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.8867 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5788 LBP

2020 RWF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.7702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.8867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8835 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6041 to the December average rate of 1.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7702 was up 2.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7265, 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 8,851 LBP
2019 Average 8,287 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,434 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,417.40 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6167
1.5263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LBP 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 1.6009, compared to 1.5566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.7094 LBP (High: 1.5961 / Low: 0.8867). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 LBP (High: 1.5421 / Low: 1.5262).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7094
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 1.5998) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0626 (-3.76%).

2020 Avg (June) 1.5998
2019 Avg (June) 1.6623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6296 1.5930 1.6041
February 1.6265 1.5898 1.6069
March 1.6182 0.9596 1.5814
April 1.6179 1.5876 1.6043
May 1.6184 1.5856 1.6092
June 1.7702 1.5780 1.5998
July 1.5961 0.8867 1.5639
August 1.5918 1.5635 1.5722
September 1.5951 1.5591 1.5738
October 1.5866 1.5451 1.5561
November 1.5529 1.5258 1.5400
December 1.5421 1.5262 1.5338