YEARLY HIGH
13.8508 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.7146 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8220 RWF

2014 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 13.8508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.7146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1362 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6638 to the December average rate of 11.9286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 13.8508 was down 0.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.9408, 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 69,254 RWF
2013 Average 67,057 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 58,573 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,680.95 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

13.8373
11.7550
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 13.0214, compared to 12.6226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.6211 RWF (High: 12.7730 / Low: 12.1519). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1821 RWF (High: 12.6523 / Low: 12.4703).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6211
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1821

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5316 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 13.6638) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.1165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5473 (+4.17%).

2014 Avg (January) 13.6638
2013 Avg (January) 13.1165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8508 13.4059 13.6638
February 13.5348 12.9870 13.2307
March 13.0278 12.6225 12.6991
April 12.6523 12.4703 12.5234
May 13.1569 12.6034 12.9652
June 13.1585 12.9291 13.0460
July 13.3541 13.0147 13.1794
August 13.3889 13.0693 13.2608
September 13.0734 12.6226 12.8127
October 12.7730 12.1519 12.5350
November 12.1640 11.9383 12.0189
December 12.0616 11.7146 11.9286