2014 RWF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1314 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1259 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1284 KES

2014 RWF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RWF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.1314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1271 to the December average rate of 0.1308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1314 was down 6.94% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1412, 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 657 KES

2013 Average 663 KES

Yearly Trough Low 629 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.53 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1312

0.1266

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 0.1276, compared to 0.1292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 KES (High: 0.1288 / Low: 0.1259). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.1273 / Low: 0.1266).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1308) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+2.17%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1308

2013 Avg (December) 0.1280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1288	0.1259	0.1271
February	0.1273	0.1266	0.1270
March	0.1277	0.1267	0.1272
April	0.1281	0.1270	0.1274
May	0.1292	0.1274	0.1283
June	0.1294	0.1283	0.1288
July	0.1295	0.1269	0.1284
August	0.1283	0.1269	0.1276
September	0.1295	0.1278	0.1287
October	0.1300	0.1287	0.1292
November	0.1313	0.1295	0.1304
December	0.1314	0.1301	0.1308