2020 SOS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7126 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.5897 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6475 RWF

2020 SOS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.7126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1229 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6259 to the December average rate of 1.7000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7126 was up 4.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,563 RWF

2019 Average 7,860 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 7,949 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7084

1.6075

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.6237, compared to 1.6713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0543 RWF (High: 1.6441 / Low: 1.5897). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 RWF (High: 1.6533 / Low: 1.6296).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0543

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.7000) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0883 (+5.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.7000

2019 Avg (December) 1.6117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6405	1.5998	1.6259
February	1.6441	1.5897	1.6159
March	1.6454	1.5928	1.6223
April	1.6462	1.6026	1.6248
May	1.6483	1.6065	1.6192
June	1.6468	1.6038	1.6342
July	1.6533	1.6296	1.6426
August	1.6717	1.6281	1.6605
September	1.6730	1.6256	1.6570
October	1.6918	1.6381	1.6749
November	1.7090	1.6767	1.6928
December	1.7126	1.6866	1.7000