YEARLY HIGH
541.0336 RWF
YEARLY LOW
505.2927 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
521.6095 RWF

2019 BGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 541.0336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 505.2927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.7410 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 519.2252 to the December average rate of 530.9183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 541.0336 was down 1.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 548.7861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,705,168 RWF
2018 Average 2,622,119 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,526,463 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,704.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

532.2381
516.3998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 519.3328, compared to 523.8862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 519.3328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 523.8862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 21.3508 RWF (High: 541.0336 / Low: 519.6828). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7148 RWF (High: 520.6390 / Low: 514.9243).

December Spread (Volatile) ±21.3508
May Spread (Stable) ±5.7148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.2931 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 530.9183) against the same month in 2018 (average: 513.5332), the exchange rate shifted by +17.3851 (+3.39%).

2019 Avg (December) 530.9183
2018 Avg (December) 513.5332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 528.2251 508.4431 519.2252
February 524.4364 510.7577 517.7197
March 526.3259 505.2927 517.8978
April 523.0307 515.3082 518.5720
May 520.6390 514.9243 518.3712
June 530.4180 516.7740 524.2110
July 529.2326 519.0973 524.1938
August 526.2552 516.6479 520.9007
September 522.8473 515.1824 519.0302
October 528.8593 514.8165 522.7283
November 528.3375 522.0333 525.5461
December 541.0336 519.6828 530.9183