YEARLY HIGH
0.4831 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.3953 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4325 KZT

2020 RWF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.4831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.3953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0878 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4020 to the December average rate of 0.4262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4831 was up 11.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4352, 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 2,416 KZT
2019 Average 2,101 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,977 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.00 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4650
0.3957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KZT 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 0.4292, compared to 0.4358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0809 KZT (High: 0.4831 / Low: 0.4022). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 KZT (High: 0.4307 / Low: 0.4242).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0809
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4432) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+5.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4432
2019 Avg (March) 0.4220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4095 0.3967 0.4020
February 0.4050 0.3953 0.4014
March 0.4831 0.4022 0.4432
April 0.4757 0.4481 0.4592
May 0.4548 0.4348 0.4455
June 0.4300 0.4199 0.4241
July 0.4430 0.4262 0.4328
August 0.4430 0.4335 0.4364
September 0.4472 0.4326 0.4415
October 0.4537 0.4380 0.4415
November 0.4463 0.4283 0.4360
December 0.4307 0.4242 0.4262