2020 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2062 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1869 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1938 LKR

2020 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1923 to the December average rate of 0.1895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2062 was down 1.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2090, 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 1,031 LKR

2019 Average 980 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 935 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2047

0.1864

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LKR 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 0.1965, compared to 0.1910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0091 LKR (High: 0.2008 / Low: 0.1918). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LKR (High: 0.1960 / Low: 0.1941).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2032) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+5.00%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2032

2019 Avg (April) 0.1935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1941	0.1910	0.1923
February	0.1951	0.1909	0.1929
March	0.2008	0.1918	0.1956
April	0.2062	0.2005	0.2032
May	0.2032	0.1947	0.1994
June	0.1984	0.1941	0.1959
July	0.1960	0.1941	0.1948
August	0.1950	0.1897	0.1922
September	0.1946	0.1907	0.1922
October	0.1934	0.1878	0.1895
November	0.1892	0.1869	0.1879
December	0.1927	0.1869	0.1895