YEARLY HIGH
10.1888 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.4406 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1634 RWF

2020 XPF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 10.1888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 8.4406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7482 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7793 to the December average rate of 10.0747, 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 10.1888 was up 14.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.8639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,944 RWF
2019 Average 42,763 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 42,203 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,740.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.2230
8.4433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 8.7192, compared to 9.6075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6203 RWF (High: 9.0692 / Low: 8.4489). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2189 RWF (High: 10.1888 / Low: 9.9699).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6203
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2189

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 0.1758 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1758

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 10.0747) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.7021), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3726 (+15.77%).

2020 Avg (December) 10.0747
2019 Avg (December) 8.7021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9591 8.6366 8.7793
February 8.8259 8.4406 8.6127
March 9.0692 8.4489 8.7674
April 8.7088 8.4682 8.5916
May 8.8118 8.4485 8.6107
June 9.0829 8.8393 8.9534
July 9.5135 8.9381 9.1600
August 9.6651 9.3851 9.5398
September 9.6592 9.3179 9.5071
October 9.7017 9.3770 9.5971
November 9.9188 9.5193 9.7664
December 10.1888 9.9699 10.0747