2020 SAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

264.1368 RWF

YEARLY LOW

247.9908 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

255.0577 RWF

2020 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 264.1368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 247.9908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1460 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 251.5018 to the December average rate of 263.2539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 264.1368 was up 4.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 252.7249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,320,684 RWF

2019 Average 1,215,145 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,239,954 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,730.15 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

264.5548

248.9445

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RWF 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 251.3641, compared to 258.7512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.3871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.3641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 258.7512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 7.1144 RWF (High: 261.7209 / Low: 254.6065). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2345 RWF (High: 264.1368 / Low: 261.9024).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.1144

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6870 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 263.2539) against the same month in 2019 (average: 249.1474), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1065 (+5.66%).

2020 Avg (December) 263.2539

2019 Avg (December) 249.1474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	254.0270	249.2016	251.5018
February	253.6453	247.9908	250.9592
March	255.1194	249.1858	251.5881
April	253.3076	248.3964	250.9011
May	253.7678	248.5693	250.2453
June	254.4602	249.0003	252.9892
July	255.0848	252.8048	254.2979
August	257.8271	253.3215	256.5721
September	258.5137	253.5746	256.6235
October	261.7209	254.6065	259.4593
November	263.6579	259.9589	262.3005
December	264.1368	261.9024	263.2539