YEARLY HIGH
2.1495 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0410 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0669 RWF

2019 KMF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KMF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.1495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1085 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0617 to the December average rate of 2.1073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.1495 was down 1.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.1888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,747 RWF
2018 Average 10,389 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 205 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,542.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1164
2.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.0634, compared to 2.0704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 2.0704 RWF (High: 2.1114 / Low: 0.0410). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 RWF (High: 2.0699 / Low: 2.0485).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0704
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0671 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.1073) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0668 (+3.28%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.1073
2018 Avg (December) 2.0405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0929 2.0175 2.0617
February 2.0840 2.0286 2.0562
March 2.0844 2.0119 2.0581
April 2.0802 2.0457 2.0616
May 2.0699 2.0485 2.0589
June 2.1064 2.0519 2.0839
July 2.1114 0.0410 2.0168
August 2.0905 2.0533 2.0758
September 2.0750 2.0477 2.0602
October 2.0959 2.0482 2.0757
November 2.0979 2.0735 2.0869
December 2.1495 2.0630 2.1073