2020 RWF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2126 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1578 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2005 LRD

2020 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.2126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2029 to the December average rate of 0.1633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2126 was down 7.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2306, 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 1,063 LRD

2019 Average 1,021 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 789 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.76 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2159

0.1585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LRD 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 0.2086, compared to 0.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0292 LRD (High: 0.1870 / Low: 0.1578). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LRD (High: 0.2102 / Low: 0.2083).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.2111) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1984), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+6.42%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.2111

2019 Avg (May) 0.1984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2088	0.1969	0.2029
February	0.2115	0.2053	0.2088
March	0.2114	0.2068	0.2093
April	0.2118	0.2079	0.2100
May	0.2126	0.2080	0.2111
June	0.2125	0.2086	0.2097
July	0.2102	0.2083	0.2089
August	0.2098	0.2061	0.2071
September	0.2095	0.2053	0.2069
October	0.2080	0.1870	0.1996
November	0.1870	0.1578	0.1689
December	0.1658	0.1596	0.1633