YEARLY HIGH
0.0489 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.0392 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0439 UYU

2020 RWF to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0396 to the December average rate of 0.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0489 was up 18.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0411, 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 244 UYU
2019 Average 193 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 196 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.46 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0467
0.0389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to UYU 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 0.0437, compared to 0.0440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0074 UYU (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0414). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 UYU (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0426).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0454) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+22.44%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0454
2019 Avg (March) 0.0371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0401 0.0392 0.0396
February 0.0417 0.0395 0.0404
March 0.0489 0.0414 0.0454
April 0.0472 0.0453 0.0461
May 0.0471 0.0450 0.0461
June 0.0461 0.0441 0.0449
July 0.0460 0.0442 0.0452
August 0.0450 0.0440 0.0443
September 0.0448 0.0437 0.0442
October 0.0446 0.0436 0.0438
November 0.0441 0.0431 0.0435
December 0.0434 0.0426 0.0430