YEARLY HIGH
366.7516 RWF
YEARLY LOW
344.1194 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
354.1639 RWF

2020 XCD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 366.7516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 344.1194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6322 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 349.1208 to the December average rate of 365.4437, 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 366.7516 was up 4.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 350.7223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,833,758 RWF
2019 Average 1,686,379 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,720,597 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,161.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

367.2020
346.1024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 349.2087, compared to 359.1190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.2087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.1190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 9.8371 RWF (High: 363.2071 / Low: 353.3700). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1268 RWF (High: 354.0162 / Low: 350.8893).

October Spread (Volatile) ±9.8371
July Spread (Stable) ±3.1268

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 1.2232 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 365.4437) against the same month in 2019 (average: 345.7917), the exchange rate shifted by +19.6520 (+5.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 365.4437
2019 Avg (December) 345.7917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 352.6112 345.9695 349.1208
February 352.0284 344.1194 348.3478
March 354.3268 345.9695 349.5564
April 352.5620 345.9695 349.0839
May 352.9134 345.4474 347.8607
June 353.2122 345.9695 351.2828
July 354.0162 350.8893 352.9421
August 357.8004 351.5199 356.0567
September 358.7324 351.8899 356.1578
October 363.2071 353.3700 360.1065
November 365.9070 360.7704 364.0075
December 366.7516 363.5455 365.4437