2020 KES to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 KES to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the KES to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 9.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 8.7372.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7243 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3334 to the December average rate of 8.9388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.4614 was up 0.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.4219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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 9.0617, compared to 8.9262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1355 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4893 RWF (High: 9.3483 / Low: 8.8590). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0987 RWF (High: 9.0478 / Low: 8.9491).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2414 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 9.3365) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.9018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4347 (+4.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4133 | 9.2437 | 9.3334 |
| February | 9.4614 | 9.2342 | 9.3365 |
| March | 9.3483 | 8.8590 | 9.1041 |
| April | 8.9892 | 8.7406 | 8.8627 |
| May | 8.9172 | 8.7372 | 8.8106 |
| June | 8.9704 | 8.8081 | 8.9229 |
| July | 8.9688 | 8.8317 | 8.8877 |
| August | 8.9492 | 8.7970 | 8.8994 |
| September | 8.9346 | 8.7718 | 8.8763 |
| October | 9.0219 | 8.8010 | 8.9572 |
| November | 9.0478 | 8.9491 | 8.9979 |
| December | 9.1142 | 8.8420 | 8.9388 |