YEARLY HIGH
7.7908 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.7070 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2630 RWF

2015 KES to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 7.7908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 6.7070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0838 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5673 to the December average rate of 7.3012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.7908 was down 1.92% compared to the 2014 peak of 7.9436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,954 RWF
2014 Average 38,940 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 33,535 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,418.96 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

7.6520
6.7226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.4186, compared to 7.1073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.4968 RWF (High: 7.3312 / Low: 6.8345). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0512 RWF (High: 7.3124 / Low: 7.2613).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4968
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2447 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 7.5746) against the same month in 2014 (average: 7.8623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2877 (-3.66%).

2015 Avg (March) 7.5746
2014 Avg (March) 7.8623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6407 7.4745 7.5673
February 7.5918 7.5183 7.5456
March 7.7908 7.4660 7.5746
April 7.5324 7.3100 7.4215
May 7.3388 7.0207 7.1769
June 7.4180 7.0651 7.2260
July 7.2464 7.0212 7.1293
August 7.3312 6.8345 7.0178
September 6.9259 6.7070 6.8001
October 7.3415 6.8492 7.1088
November 7.3124 7.2613 7.2865
December 7.3371 7.2330 7.3012