2020 XAF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8535 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.5355 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6670 RWF

2020 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.8535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 1.5355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3180 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5971 to the December average rate of 1.8328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8535 was up 14.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,268 RWF

2019 Average 7,780 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 7,678 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,590.13 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8598

1.5360

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.5862, compared to 1.7478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1129 RWF (High: 1.6499 / Low: 1.5370). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 RWF (High: 1.8535 / Low: 1.8137).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1129

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.8328) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2497 (+15.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.8328

2019 Avg (December) 1.5831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6298	1.5712	1.5971
February	1.6056	1.5355	1.5668
March	1.6499	1.5370	1.5950
April	1.5843	1.5405	1.5630
May	1.6030	1.5369	1.5665
June	1.6524	1.6080	1.6288
July	1.7307	1.6260	1.6664
August	1.7583	1.7073	1.7355
September	1.7572	1.6951	1.7295
October	1.7649	1.7059	1.7459
November	1.8044	1.7318	1.7767
December	1.8535	1.8137	1.8328