2019 RWF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1168 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1061 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1119 KES

2019 RWF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1142 to the December average rate of 0.1086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1168 was down 4.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1221, 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 584 KES

2018 Average 583 KES

Yearly Trough Low 531 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.36 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1148

0.1080

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 0.1123, compared to 0.1115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1123

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0050 KES (High: 0.1112 / Low: 0.1061). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.1129 / Low: 0.1122).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1142) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-5.24%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1142

2018 Avg (January) 0.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1168	0.1119	0.1142
February	0.1135	0.1113	0.1123
March	0.1132	0.1107	0.1120
April	0.1124	0.1111	0.1119
May	0.1121	0.1112	0.1117
June	0.1130	0.1113	0.1120
July	0.1140	0.1119	0.1129
August	0.1143	0.1121	0.1128
September	0.1129	0.1122	0.1126
October	0.1127	0.1116	0.1121
November	0.1125	0.1084	0.1100
December	0.1112	0.1061	0.1086