2015 RWF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1491 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1284 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1378 KES

2015 RWF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.1491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.1284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1322 to the December average rate of 0.1370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1491 was up 13.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1314, 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 745 KES

2014 Average 642 KES

Yearly Trough Low 642 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.71 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1486

0.1305

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 0.1349, compared to 0.1408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0099 KES (High: 0.1463 / Low: 0.1364). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 KES (High: 0.1377 / Low: 0.1368).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.1471) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+14.27%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.1471

2014 Avg (September) 0.1287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1338	0.1309	0.1322
February	0.1330	0.1317	0.1325
March	0.1339	0.1284	0.1320
April	0.1368	0.1328	0.1348
May	0.1424	0.1363	0.1394
June	0.1415	0.1348	0.1384
July	0.1424	0.1380	0.1403
August	0.1463	0.1364	0.1426
September	0.1491	0.1444	0.1471
October	0.1460	0.1362	0.1407
November	0.1377	0.1368	0.1372
December	0.1383	0.1363	0.1370