2019 BBD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 473.9223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 437.5000.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4223 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 444.7404 to the December average rate of 467.2597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 473.9223 was up 5.90% compared to the 2018 peak of 447.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BBD to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 449.6666, compared to 461.7305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0640 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 15.1723 RWF (High: 473.9223 / Low: 458.7500). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3418 RWF (High: 455.3860 / Low: 452.0443).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 467.2597) against the same month in 2018 (average: 441.4576), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8021 (+5.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 450.0133 | 437.5000 | 444.7404 |
| February | 449.4977 | 442.5000 | 446.0791 |
| March | 451.5799 | 440.0000 | 448.2430 |
| April | 453.6376 | 450.0000 | 451.7671 |
| May | 455.3860 | 452.0443 | 453.0612 |
| June | 456.3265 | 447.4475 | 454.1085 |
| July | 458.6077 | 454.6455 | 457.1277 |
| August | 460.0000 | 451.8392 | 457.8699 |
| September | 462.7100 | 457.1974 | 460.9047 |
| October | 463.7762 | 459.1062 | 462.2570 |
| November | 467.2722 | 458.8598 | 464.9642 |
| December | 473.9223 | 458.7500 | 467.2597 |