YEARLY HIGH
0.3839 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.3602 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3731 MRO

2020 RWF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.3839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3784 to the December average rate of 0.3615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3839 was down 5.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4080, 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 1,919 MRO
2019 Average 1,959 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,801 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.44 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3816
0.3596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MRO 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 0.3783, compared to 0.3679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0101 MRO (High: 0.3738 / Low: 0.3637). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MRO (High: 0.3634 / Low: 0.3602).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.3792) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4002), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0209 (-5.23%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.3792
2019 Avg (February) 0.4002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3818 0.3746 0.3784
February 0.3839 0.3752 0.3792
March 0.3818 0.3728 0.3779
April 0.3818 0.3747 0.3784
May 0.3824 0.3743 0.3798
June 0.3818 0.3740 0.3761
July 0.3765 0.3731 0.3743
August 0.3758 0.3692 0.3710
September 0.3754 0.3682 0.3709
October 0.3738 0.3637 0.3668
November 0.3662 0.3610 0.3629
December 0.3634 0.3602 0.3615