YEARLY HIGH
3258.0322 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2992.8172 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3120.4502 RWF

2020 KWD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3258.0322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 2992.8172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 265.2149 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3108.8503 to the December average rate of 3239.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3258.0322 was up 4.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 3121.3497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,290,161 RWF
2019 Average 14,998,635 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 14,964,086 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,326,074.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3260.2799
3010.5777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 3067.9457, compared to 3172.9547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 105.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3067.9457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3172.9547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 131.3207 RWF (High: 3124.1380 / Low: 2992.8172). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.4827 RWF (High: 3258.0322 / Low: 3229.5495).

March Spread (Volatile) ±131.3207
December Spread (Stable) ±28.4827

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 30.3319 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.3319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3239.4713) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3078.2722), the exchange rate shifted by +161.1991 (+5.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 3239.4713
2019 Avg (December) 3078.2722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3136.9515 3080.1971 3108.8503
February 3125.6452 3050.2824 3085.7626
March 3124.1380 2992.8172 3055.4308
April 3067.5300 3006.1175 3031.3862
May 3086.4918 3019.5151 3042.6204
June 3102.5051 3033.3703 3083.6241
July 3130.3219 3080.0432 3104.6713
August 3165.9412 3107.8353 3147.5215
September 3166.9183 3107.0105 3146.1299
October 3209.3682 3118.5608 3181.2501
November 3237.9997 3187.7780 3218.6838
December 3258.0322 3229.5495 3239.4713