YEARLY HIGH
484.8011 RWF
YEARLY LOW
396.5736 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
441.9795 RWF

2020 FJD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 484.8011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 396.5736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.2275 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 435.5908 to the December average rate of 480.2093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 484.8011 was down 3.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 503.6311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,424,006 RWF
2019 Average 2,114,958 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,982,868 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441,137.59 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

486.7167
408.6281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 424.9469, compared to 459.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.0653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 424.9469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 459.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 34.6517 RWF (High: 431.2253 / Low: 396.5736). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5071 RWF (High: 484.8011 / Low: 474.2940).

March Spread (Volatile) ±34.6517
December Spread (Stable) ±10.5071

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.7634 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 480.2093) against the same month in 2019 (average: 431.2625), the exchange rate shifted by +48.9469 (+11.35%).

2020 Avg (December) 480.2093
2019 Avg (December) 431.2625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 444.3483 428.2116 435.5908
February 434.5187 421.6460 427.5232
March 431.2253 396.5736 415.7598
April 425.1301 407.6087 415.1355
May 426.9818 413.4674 419.7071
June 442.1335 426.7458 435.9650
July 450.7610 439.6162 444.2359
August 459.6154 447.0588 452.2342
September 460.1687 443.6195 453.2211
October 461.7763 447.3068 456.2099
November 476.5351 456.1677 467.9625
December 484.8011 474.2940 480.2093