2011 RWF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1790 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1346 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1486 KES

2011 RWF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.1790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1362 to the December average rate of 0.1441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1790 was up 26.49% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 895 KES

2010 Average 680 KES

Yearly Trough Low 673 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.62 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1727

0.1329

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KES 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 0.1411, compared to 0.1562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0160 KES (High: 0.1725 / Low: 0.1565). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 KES (High: 0.1419 / Low: 0.1396).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.1694) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+23.04%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.1694

2010 Avg (October) 0.1376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1378	0.1346	0.1362
February	0.1378	0.1348	0.1365
March	0.1442	0.1385	0.1413
April	0.1419	0.1396	0.1404
May	0.1455	0.1393	0.1430
June	0.1534	0.1436	0.1490
July	0.1524	0.1485	0.1507
August	0.1594	0.1529	0.1558
September	0.1725	0.1565	0.1617
October	0.1790	0.1657	0.1694
November	0.1645	0.1489	0.1557
December	0.1501	0.1392	0.1441