2020 RWF to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2691 YER

YEARLY LOW

0.2526 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2616 YER

2020 RWF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.2691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.2526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2653 to the December average rate of 0.2534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2691 was down 5.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2861, 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 1,346 YER

2019 Average 1,373 YER

Yearly Trough Low 1,263 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.79 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2676

0.2521

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to YER 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 0.2653, compared to 0.2580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2653

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0071 YER (High: 0.2621 / Low: 0.2550). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 YER (High: 0.2548 / Low: 0.2526).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2659) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2805), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0145 (-5.18%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2659

2019 Avg (February) 0.2805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2678	0.2627	0.2653
February	0.2691	0.2631	0.2659
March	0.2678	0.2614	0.2650
April	0.2678	0.2627	0.2654
May	0.2682	0.2625	0.2663
June	0.2678	0.2622	0.2637
July	0.2640	0.2617	0.2625
August	0.2635	0.2589	0.2602
September	0.2633	0.2583	0.2601
October	0.2621	0.2550	0.2573
November	0.2567	0.2532	0.2545
December	0.2548	0.2526	0.2534