YEARLY HIGH
0.0197 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0170 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0180 MDL

2020 RWF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.0170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0184 to the December average rate of 0.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0197 was down 2.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0202, 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 98 MDL
2019 Average 96 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 85 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.25 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0194
0.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MDL 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 0.0186, compared to 0.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 MDL (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MDL (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0192) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.64%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0192
2019 Avg (April) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0188 0.0181 0.0184
February 0.0190 0.0183 0.0186
March 0.0192 0.0181 0.0187
April 0.0197 0.0187 0.0192
May 0.0191 0.0185 0.0188
June 0.0184 0.0178 0.0181
July 0.0181 0.0173 0.0178
August 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
September 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
October 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
November 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
December 0.0176 0.0173 0.0174