YEARLY HIGH
0.0166 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0155 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0161 MVR

2020 RWF to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0164 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0166 was down 6.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0177, 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 83 MVR
2019 Average 85 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 78 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.30 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0165
0.0155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MVR 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 0.0164, compared to 0.0159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0004 MVR (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MVR (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0161).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0165) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-3.25%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0165
2019 Avg (May) 0.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
February 0.0166 0.0162 0.0164
March 0.0166 0.0162 0.0164
April 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
May 0.0166 0.0162 0.0165
June 0.0166 0.0161 0.0163
July 0.0163 0.0161 0.0161
August 0.0162 0.0159 0.0160
September 0.0162 0.0159 0.0160
October 0.0161 0.0157 0.0158
November 0.0158 0.0156 0.0157
December 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156