2020 KGS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.7113 RWF

YEARLY LOW

11.0167 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4655 RWF

2020 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.7113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 11.0167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6947 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5562 to the December average rate of 11.8293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.7113 was up 0.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.6099, 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 68,557 RWF

2019 Average 65,882 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 55,083 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,473.27 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.7401

11.5328

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 12.8241, compared to 12.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7917 RWF (High: 13.5916 / Low: 11.7999). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1604 RWF (High: 12.5012 / Low: 12.3408).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7917

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 1.0738 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 13.5562) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.9468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6094 (+4.71%).

2020 Avg (January) 13.5562

2019 Avg (January) 12.9468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.7113	13.4204	13.5562
February	13.6324	13.3142	13.4827
March	13.5916	11.7999	12.9704
April	12.6927	11.0167	11.8965
May	12.9503	11.8362	12.2999
June	12.9224	12.6150	12.7390
July	12.4748	12.1656	12.3272
August	12.5012	12.3408	12.4272
September	12.4005	12.0517	12.2090
October	12.3107	11.9997	12.1315
November	11.9639	11.5861	11.7168
December	12.2365	11.5858	11.8293