YEARLY HIGH
1.5828 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.3085 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4389 MMK

2020 RWF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.5828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 1.3085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2742 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5564 to the December average rate of 1.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5828 was down 10.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7655, 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 7,914 MMK
2019 Average 8,349 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 6,543 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,371.24 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5800
1.2974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MMK 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 1.5078, compared to 1.3701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1289 MMK (High: 1.5363 / Low: 1.4073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 MMK (High: 1.3303 / Low: 1.3085).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1289
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.5564) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7234), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1670 (-9.69%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.5564
2019 Avg (January) 1.7234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5828 1.5427 1.5564
February 1.5633 1.5223 1.5406
March 1.5363 1.4073 1.4826
April 1.5470 1.4730 1.5058
May 1.5068 1.4729 1.4925
June 1.5008 1.4382 1.4687
July 1.4556 1.4225 1.4346
August 1.4337 1.3733 1.4105
September 1.3995 1.3498 1.3730
October 1.3652 1.3107 1.3278
November 1.3303 1.3085 1.3209
December 1.3993 1.3358 1.3538