YEARLY HIGH
0.8320 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.7601 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7913 RWF

2015 KPW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KPW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.8320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.7601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7682 to the December average rate of 0.8290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8320 was up 7.78% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,160 RWF
2014 Average 3,805 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,800 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8352
0.7608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.7717, compared to 0.8110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0462 RWF (High: 0.8109 / Low: 0.7646). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 RWF (High: 0.8292 / Low: 0.8249).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0462
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.8290) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0607 (+7.90%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.8290
2014 Avg (December) 0.7683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7774 0.7601 0.7682
February 0.7714 0.7634 0.7670
March 0.7933 0.7630 0.7722
April 0.7738 0.7634 0.7696
May 0.7735 0.7646 0.7681
June 0.8109 0.7646 0.7852
July 0.8102 0.7799 0.8025
August 0.8279 0.7879 0.7992
September 0.8117 0.7896 0.7962
October 0.8298 0.7928 0.8116
November 0.8292 0.8249 0.8275
December 0.8320 0.8207 0.8290