2020 RWF to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5062 SLL

YEARLY LOW

7.8578 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6370 SLL

2020 RWF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 10.5062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.8578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6484 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9363 to the December average rate of 10.2547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.5062 was up 1.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.3370, 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 52,531 SLL

2019 Average 43,941 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 39,289 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,242.24 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.6425

7.6903

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SLL 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 9.0433, compared to 10.2307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.4528 SLL (High: 10.4368 / Low: 7.9840). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1035 SLL (High: 10.2936 / Low: 10.1901).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.4528

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1035

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 10.2480) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.9987), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2493 (+28.12%).

2020 Avg (November) 10.2480

2019 Avg (November) 7.9987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.0086	7.8578	7.9363
February	8.1753	7.8805	8.0515
March	8.1360	7.9398	8.0478
April	10.4368	7.9840	9.5642
May	10.5040	10.2279	10.3965
June	10.4305	10.1878	10.2633
July	10.2936	10.1901	10.2369
August	10.3435	10.1693	10.2329
September	10.3973	10.1212	10.2426
October	10.2696	10.0483	10.1688
November	10.5062	10.1189	10.2480
December	10.3501	10.1866	10.2547