YEARLY HIGH
20.7381 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.4052 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5066 KMF

2020 RWF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 20.7381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3329 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4701 to the December average rate of 1.0654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 126.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.7381 was down 14.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.3909, 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 103,690 KMF
2019 Average 2,740 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,026 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,664.57 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1297
0.3587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KMF 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 0.4738, compared to 0.5393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 20.3329 KMF (High: 20.7381 / Low: 0.4052). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 KMF (High: 0.4666 / Low: 0.4540).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.3329
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0654) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5908 (+124.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0654
2019 Avg (December) 0.4746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4787 0.4605 0.4701
February 0.4878 0.4687 0.4792
March 0.4891 0.4547 0.4726
April 0.4870 0.4734 0.4805
May 0.4872 0.4690 0.4802
June 0.4666 0.4540 0.4605
July 0.4620 0.4371 0.4511
August 0.4421 0.4271 0.4321
September 0.4434 0.4269 0.4343
October 0.4403 0.4260 0.4302
November 0.4338 0.4167 0.4229
December 20.7381 0.4052 1.0654