2020 KPW to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1013 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.0333 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0635 RWF

2020 KPW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.1013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.0333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0680 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0484 to the December average rate of 1.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1013 was up 4.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0532, 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 5,506 RWF

2019 Average 5,064 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,167 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1026

1.0393

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 1.0486, compared to 1.0784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0295 RWF (High: 1.0907 / Low: 1.0611). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 RWF (High: 1.0631 / Low: 1.0537).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0974) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0590 (+5.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0974

2019 Avg (December) 1.0384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0588	1.0389	1.0484
February	1.0571	1.0333	1.0460
March	1.0640	1.0389	1.0497
April	1.0587	1.0389	1.0482
May	1.0597	1.0373	1.0446
June	1.0606	1.0389	1.0548
July	1.0631	1.0537	1.0598
August	1.0744	1.0556	1.0692
September	1.0772	1.0567	1.0695
October	1.0907	1.0611	1.0813
November	1.0988	1.0833	1.0931
December	1.1013	1.0917	1.0974