2020 RWF to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

267.1910 VEF

YEARLY LOW

250.7027 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

259.6925 VEF

2020 RWF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 267.1910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 250.7027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4883 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.3706 to the December average rate of 251.6011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 267.1910 was down 5.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 283.9859, 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 1,335,955 VEF

2019 Average 1,363,416 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 1,253,513 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,441.63 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

265.5979

250.3287

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to VEF 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 263.3082, compared to 256.0769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.3082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.0769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 7.0472 VEF (High: 260.1965 / Low: 253.1493). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2109 VEF (High: 252.9136 / Low: 250.7027).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.0472

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2109

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 2.8261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 263.9580) against the same month in 2019 (average: 278.5326), the exchange rate shifted by -14.5746 (-5.23%).

2020 Avg (February) 263.9580

2019 Avg (February) 278.5326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	265.7622	260.7564	263.3706
February	267.1910	261.1881	263.9580
March	265.7622	259.4939	263.0442
April	265.7622	260.7928	263.3988
May	266.1639	260.5331	264.3254
June	265.7622	260.3127	261.7520
July	262.0359	259.7215	260.5131
August	261.5659	256.9746	258.2396
September	261.2909	256.3070	258.1674
October	260.1965	253.1493	255.3413
November	254.8591	251.2814	252.5985
December	252.9136	250.7027	251.6011