YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 MYR

2020 RWF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0047 was down 0.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0047, 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 24 MYR
2019 Average 23 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 20 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.16 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0047
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MYR 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 0.0045, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MYR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0041).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0045) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0045
2019 Avg (March) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
February 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
March 0.0047 0.0044 0.0045
April 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
May 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
June 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
July 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
August 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
September 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
October 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
November 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
December 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041