YEARLY HIGH
4.0838 MGA
YEARLY LOW
3.7622 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9805 MGA

2020 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 4.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.7622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3215 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9013 to the December average rate of 3.8661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.0838 was down 0.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0967, 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 20,419 MGA
2019 Average 19,929 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 18,811 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,607.68 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.0706
3.8475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MGA 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 3.9765, compared to 3.9844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.2198 MGA (High: 4.0458 / Low: 3.8260). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0484 MGA (High: 4.0136 / Low: 3.9653).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2198
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0484

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1203 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 4.0252) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0381 (+0.96%).

2020 Avg (October) 4.0252
2019 Avg (October) 3.9871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9733 3.8385 3.9013
February 3.9839 3.8250 3.9348
March 4.0099 3.8733 3.9405
April 4.0555 3.9625 4.0002
May 4.0802 4.0097 4.0520
June 4.0741 3.9813 4.0304
July 4.0709 3.9916 4.0302
August 4.0136 3.9653 3.9877
September 4.0533 3.9643 4.0110
October 4.0838 3.9848 4.0252
November 4.0458 3.8260 3.9864
December 3.9441 3.7622 3.8661