YEARLY HIGH
0.6512 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.5395 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6017 XAF

2020 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.6512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1117 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6262 to the December average rate of 0.5456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6512 was down 1.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6635, 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 3,256 XAF
2019 Average 3,214 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,698 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 558.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6493
0.5362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XAF 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 0.6307, compared to 0.5727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0445 XAF (High: 0.6506 / Low: 0.6061). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 XAF (High: 0.5514 / Low: 0.5395).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.6383) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6478), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-1.46%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.6383
2019 Avg (February) 0.6478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6365 0.6136 0.6262
February 0.6512 0.6228 0.6383
March 0.6506 0.6061 0.6272
April 0.6491 0.6312 0.6398
May 0.6506 0.6238 0.6385
June 0.6219 0.6052 0.6140
July 0.6150 0.5778 0.6003
August 0.5857 0.5687 0.5762
September 0.5899 0.5691 0.5782
October 0.5862 0.5666 0.5728
November 0.5774 0.5542 0.5629
December 0.5514 0.5395 0.5456