YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0039 RWF

2020 VEF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the VEF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0038 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0040 was up 4.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20 RWF
2019 Average 18 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 19 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0040
0.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 RWF (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0038).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0040) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+5.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0040
2019 Avg (December) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
February 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
March 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
April 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
May 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
June 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
July 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
August 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
September 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
October 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
December 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040