2020 RWF to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9677 KPW

YEARLY LOW

0.9080 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9406 KPW

2020 RWF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.9677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.9080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0597 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9539 to the December average rate of 0.9113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9677 was down 5.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0286, 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 4,839 KPW

2019 Average 4,938 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 4,540 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.60 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9620

0.9067

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KPW 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 0.9537, compared to 0.9275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0255 KPW (High: 0.9424 / Low: 0.9169). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 KPW (High: 0.9160 / Low: 0.9080).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.9560) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0528 (-5.23%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.9560

2019 Avg (February) 1.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9626	0.9444	0.9539
February	0.9677	0.9460	0.9560
March	0.9626	0.9399	0.9527
April	0.9626	0.9446	0.9540
May	0.9640	0.9436	0.9574
June	0.9626	0.9428	0.9480
July	0.9491	0.9407	0.9436
August	0.9474	0.9307	0.9353
September	0.9464	0.9283	0.9351
October	0.9424	0.9169	0.9248
November	0.9231	0.9101	0.9149
December	0.9160	0.9080	0.9113