YEARLY HIGH
1429.0211 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1265.3171 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1333.6040 RWF

2020 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1429.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 1265.3171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 163.7040 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1302.0456 to the December average rate of 1420.6982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1429.0211 was up 9.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 1305.5482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,145,105 RWF
2019 Average 6,306,882 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 6,326,585 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 818,520.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1434.5252
1268.6015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1294.3717, compared to 1372.8364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 78.4647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1294.3717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1372.8364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 69.2786 RWF (High: 1334.5957 / Low: 1265.3171). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.2302 RWF (High: 1429.0211 / Low: 1412.7909).

March Spread (Volatile) ±69.2786
December Spread (Stable) ±16.2302

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 12.8999 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1420.6982) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1288.7317), the exchange rate shifted by +131.9666 (+10.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 1420.6982
2019 Avg (December) 1288.7317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1319.1820 1286.2170 1302.0456
February 1307.3940 1272.0262 1289.1457
March 1334.5957 1265.3171 1296.2271
April 1296.5579 1274.5426 1286.6116
May 1300.3160 1271.8570 1282.4285
June 1322.5835 1286.4010 1309.7718
July 1345.4153 1308.4042 1325.3465
August 1371.2810 1341.1468 1358.4030
September 1374.3007 1341.7657 1359.4170
October 1387.2173 1346.7092 1374.9043
November 1411.6599 1376.4242 1398.2491
December 1429.0211 1412.7909 1420.6982