YEARLY HIGH
13.5125 RWF
YEARLY LOW
12.4332 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9469 RWF

2011 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 13.5125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 12.4332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0793 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5734 to the December average rate of 12.8720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.5125 was up 4.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.9921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,563 RWF
2010 Average 63,301 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 62,166 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,396.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.4316
12.4954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 12.7586, compared to 13.1353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.4029 RWF (High: 13.5125 / Low: 13.1096). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1135 RWF (High: 12.6527 / Low: 12.5392).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4029
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2302 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 13.3535) against the same month in 2010 (average: 12.6306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7230 (+5.72%).

2011 Avg (August) 13.3535
2010 Avg (August) 12.6306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7068 12.4332 12.5734
February 12.6694 12.5439 12.5965
March 12.6527 12.5392 12.5899
April 12.7803 12.5609 12.6919
May 13.1432 12.7595 12.8988
June 13.2778 13.1256 13.2010
July 13.4179 13.1489 13.2539
August 13.5125 13.1096 13.3535
September 13.3136 13.1362 13.2115
October 13.2737 13.0865 13.1754
November 13.1534 12.7966 12.9453
December 12.9603 12.8049 12.8720