2019 BIF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5046 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.4806 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4949 RWF

2019 BIF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.5046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.4806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4928 to the December average rate of 0.4978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5046 was up 1.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,523 RWF

2018 Average 2,443 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,403 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4984

0.4913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.4927, compared to 0.4970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4927

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0191 RWF (High: 0.4997 / Low: 0.4806). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 RWF (High: 0.4948 / Low: 0.4902).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.4978) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+1.90%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.4978

2018 Avg (December) 0.4885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4991	0.4822	0.4928
February	0.4999	0.4833	0.4919
March	0.4997	0.4806	0.4926
April	0.4948	0.4902	0.4932
May	0.4955	0.4895	0.4932
June	0.4960	0.4844	0.4926
July	0.4979	0.4931	0.4960
August	0.4983	0.4920	0.4965
September	0.4997	0.4944	0.4975
October	0.5007	0.4916	0.4976
November	0.4988	0.4916	0.4967
December	0.5046	0.4894	0.4978