YEARLY HIGH
12.3120 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.5273 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8368 RWF

2021 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 12.3120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 11.5273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7847 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8197 to the December average rate of 12.0601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.3120 was down 10.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.7113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 61,560 RWF
2020 Average 62,317 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 57,637 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,923.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.1015
11.6052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to RWF 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 11.7469, compared to 11.9267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.5171 RWF (High: 12.3120 / Low: 11.7949). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1457 RWF (High: 11.9339 / Low: 11.7882).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5171
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0972 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0972

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 12.0601) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.8293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2308 (+1.95%).

2021 Avg (December) 12.0601
2020 Avg (December) 11.8293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9738 11.6752 11.8197
February 11.8189 11.6471 11.7437
March 11.7341 11.5273 11.6465
April 11.8080 11.5285 11.7013
May 11.9331 11.6156 11.7796
June 11.8972 11.6266 11.7903
July 11.9107 11.7130 11.8485
August 11.9339 11.7882 11.9010
September 11.9176 11.7335 11.8769
October 11.9983 11.7332 11.8914
November 12.2095 11.8516 11.9824
December 12.3120 11.7949 12.0601