YEARLY HIGH
0.0486 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0422 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0445 RWF

2020 STD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0438 to the December average rate of 0.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0486 was up 10.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243 RWF
2019 Average 214 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 211 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.11 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0483
0.0421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0430, compared to 0.0461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0019 RWF (High: 0.0441 / Low: 0.0422). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RWF (High: 0.0432 / Low: 0.0424).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0478) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+10.23%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0478
2019 Avg (December) 0.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0442 0.0434 0.0438
February 0.0441 0.0422 0.0429
March 0.0434 0.0424 0.0427
April 0.0432 0.0424 0.0428
May 0.0433 0.0423 0.0426
June 0.0434 0.0424 0.0431
July 0.0447 0.0433 0.0438
August 0.0461 0.0445 0.0456
September 0.0463 0.0453 0.0459
October 0.0469 0.0454 0.0464
November 0.0473 0.0463 0.0469
December 0.0486 0.0470 0.0478