YEARLY HIGH
25.5262 RWF
YEARLY LOW
20.4632 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.8559 RWF

2020 UYU to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 25.5262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 20.4632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0630 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2725 to the December average rate of 23.2828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.5262 was down 7.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 27.6243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,631 RWF
2019 Average 129,526 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 102,316 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,315.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.6292
21.3485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 22.9715, compared to 22.7402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.9715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.6794 RWF (High: 24.1426 / Low: 20.4632). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4182 RWF (High: 23.4595 / Low: 23.0414).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6794
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6908 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 25.2725) against the same month in 2019 (average: 27.2848), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0123 (-7.38%).

2020 Avg (January) 25.2725
2019 Avg (January) 27.2848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.5262 24.9377 25.2725
February 25.2921 23.9975 24.7854
March 24.1426 20.4632 22.0946
April 22.0801 21.1989 21.7172
May 22.2359 21.2503 21.7052
June 22.6871 21.6931 22.2542
July 22.6144 21.7522 22.1430
August 22.7274 22.2317 22.5574
September 22.8605 22.3217 22.6463
October 22.9594 22.4347 22.8196
November 23.1994 22.6840 22.9922
December 23.4595 23.0414 23.2828