YEARLY HIGH
2.4681 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0482 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2129 RWF

2020 KMF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.4681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4199 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1274 to the December average rate of 2.3640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4681 was up 14.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1495, 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 12,341 RWF
2019 Average 10,335 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 241 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,099.52 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3932
2.0528
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 2.1111, compared to 2.3147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.4199 RWF (High: 2.4681 / Low: 0.0482). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0590 RWF (High: 2.1125 / Low: 2.0535).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.4199
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0590

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.3640) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2567 (+12.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.3640
2019 Avg (December) 2.1073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1715 2.0892 2.1274
February 2.1337 2.0502 2.0871
March 2.1993 2.0447 2.1166
April 2.1125 2.0535 2.0812
May 2.1321 2.0524 2.0829
June 2.2027 2.1430 2.1716
July 2.2879 2.1643 2.2172
August 2.3416 2.2621 2.3147
September 2.3423 2.2555 2.3029
October 2.3474 2.2711 2.3245
November 2.3998 2.3052 2.3648
December 2.4681 0.0482 2.3640