2020 RWF to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 RWF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the RWF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 7.3480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 6.8026.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5454 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8979 to the December average rate of 7.0433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.3480 was up 3.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.0747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
RWF to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.9543, compared to 7.1840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2297 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.3428 PYG (High: 7.1545 / Low: 6.8117). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0859 PYG (High: 7.2050 / Low: 7.1191).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1074 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 7.2539) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.8633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3907 (+5.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9743 | 6.8066 | 6.8979 |
| February | 7.0231 | 6.8696 | 6.9300 |
| March | 7.0629 | 6.8853 | 6.9502 |
| April | 6.9837 | 6.8026 | 6.8968 |
| May | 7.1069 | 6.9079 | 6.9925 |
| June | 7.1301 | 6.9720 | 7.0586 |
| July | 7.3139 | 7.1286 | 7.2234 |
| August | 7.3022 | 7.1698 | 7.2237 |
| September | 7.3480 | 7.1940 | 7.2539 |
| October | 7.3159 | 7.1684 | 7.2089 |
| November | 7.2050 | 7.1191 | 7.1507 |
| December | 7.1545 | 6.8117 | 7.0433 |