2010 KES to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 KES to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the KES to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 7.5842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 7.0677.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5165 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5365 to the December average rate of 7.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
KES to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.4031, compared to 7.2971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1060 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.3121 RWF (High: 7.5363 / Low: 7.2243). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0828 RWF (High: 7.4576 / Low: 7.3749).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1545 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 7.5365.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5842 | 7.4756 | 7.5365 |
| February | 7.5841 | 7.4112 | 7.4727 |
| March | 7.4576 | 7.3749 | 7.4314 |
| April | 7.4875 | 7.3588 | 7.4282 |
| May | 7.5363 | 7.2243 | 7.3521 |
| June | 7.3055 | 7.0677 | 7.1977 |
| July | 7.3518 | 7.1748 | 7.2461 |
| August | 7.4189 | 7.2318 | 7.3104 |
| September | 7.2959 | 7.1785 | 7.2579 |
| October | 7.3125 | 7.2023 | 7.2657 |
| November | 7.4219 | 7.2353 | 7.3489 |
| December | 7.4037 | 7.2900 | 7.3538 |