YEARLY HIGH
129.7647 RWF
YEARLY LOW
67.4721 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.2435 RWF

2020 SRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 129.7647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 67.4721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.2926 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.5106 to the December average rate of 69.7774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 129.7647 was up 2.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 127.0910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 648,824 RWF
2019 Average 611,093 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 337,360 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,463.11 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

135.0506
62.7318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 126.5425, compared to 95.9445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.5980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.5425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.9445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 62.2220 RWF (High: 129.7647 / Low: 67.5427). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6122 RWF (High: 70.0272 / Low: 69.4150).

September Spread (Volatile) ±62.2220
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6122

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 41.9501 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.9501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 110.7084) against the same month in 2019 (average: 123.6001), the exchange rate shifted by -12.8916 (-10.43%).

2020 Avg (September) 110.7084
2019 Avg (September) 123.6001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 127.7755 125.3687 126.5106
February 127.5643 124.6983 126.2305
March 128.3971 125.3687 126.6685
April 127.7576 125.3687 126.4973
May 127.8850 125.1795 126.0540
June 127.9932 125.3687 127.2941
July 128.2846 127.1515 127.8954
August 129.6559 127.3800 129.0240
September 129.7647 67.5427 110.7084
October 69.3504 67.4721 68.7584
November 69.8659 68.8851 69.5032
December 70.0272 69.4150 69.7774