2020 RWF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0090 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0081 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0086 SBD

2020 RWF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0088 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0090 was down 3.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0094, 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 45 SBD

2019 Average 45 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 40 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.77 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0089

0.0081

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RWF to SBD 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 0.0088, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0086). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0085).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0088) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0088

2019 Avg (March) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0089	0.0086	0.0088
February	0.0089	0.0086	0.0088
March	0.0090	0.0086	0.0088
April	0.0089	0.0087	0.0088
May	0.0089	0.0088	0.0089
June	0.0089	0.0087	0.0088
July	0.0088	0.0086	0.0087
August	0.0087	0.0085	0.0086
September	0.0087	0.0084	0.0085
October	0.0086	0.0083	0.0083
November	0.0083	0.0081	0.0082
December	0.0082	0.0081	0.0081