YEARLY HIGH
749.5502 RWF
YEARLY LOW
646.6855 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
694.3290 RWF

2020 SGD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 749.5502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 646.6855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.8647 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 698.4598 to the December average rate of 741.4190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 749.5502 was up 7.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 700.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,747,751 RWF
2019 Average 3,341,169 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,233,428 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514,323.51 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

749.2908
654.8300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 674.9642, compared to 713.6937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.7295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 674.9642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 713.6937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 39.9257 RWF (High: 686.6112 / Low: 646.6855). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4849 RWF (High: 749.5502 / Low: 736.0653).

March Spread (Volatile) ±39.9257
December Spread (Stable) ±13.4849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 20.7711 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.7711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 741.4190) against the same month in 2019 (average: 688.9309), the exchange rate shifted by +52.4881 (+7.62%).

2020 Avg (December) 741.4190
2019 Avg (December) 688.9309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 708.3877 686.8761 698.4598
February 696.0717 668.2259 677.6888
March 686.6112 646.6855 667.0804
April 672.8112 651.1321 662.7017
May 670.0395 656.3108 662.7396
June 688.2447 668.8030 681.1151
July 697.2939 680.3171 687.3691
August 712.0046 692.0163 702.7822
September 710.4667 694.1117 704.4115
October 720.6112 700.1851 715.7185
November 739.1407 715.0414 730.4620
December 749.5502 736.0653 741.4190