YEARLY HIGH
0.1185 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.0981 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1095 XPF

2020 RWF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1139 to the December average rate of 0.0993, 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 0.1185 was down 1.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1207, 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 592 XPF
2019 Average 585 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 491 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.64 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1181
0.0975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XPF 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 0.1147, compared to 0.1042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0081 XPF (High: 0.1184 / Low: 0.1103). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XPF (High: 0.1003 / Low: 0.0981).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1161) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-1.46%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1161
2019 Avg (February) 0.1178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1158 0.1116 0.1139
February 0.1185 0.1133 0.1161
March 0.1184 0.1103 0.1141
April 0.1181 0.1148 0.1164
May 0.1184 0.1135 0.1161
June 0.1131 0.1101 0.1117
July 0.1119 0.1051 0.1092
August 0.1066 0.1035 0.1048
September 0.1073 0.1035 0.1052
October 0.1066 0.1031 0.1042
November 0.1050 0.1008 0.1024
December 0.1003 0.0981 0.0993