YEARLY HIGH
24.0578 STD
YEARLY LOW
22.7472 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.3840 STD

2019 RWF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 24.0578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 22.7472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3107 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6673 to the December average rate of 23.0734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 24.0578 was down 2.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 24.5928, 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 120,289 STD
2018 Average 118,912 STD
Yearly Trough Low 113,736 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,553.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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RWF to STD 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 23.4182, compared to 23.3497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.4182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.7523 STD (High: 23.4995 / Low: 22.7472). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1709 STD (High: 23.2838 / Low: 23.1129).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.7523
May Spread (Stable) Âą0.1709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1846 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 23.6673) against the same month in 2018 (average: 23.6579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+0.04%).

2019 Avg (January) 23.6673
2018 Avg (January) 23.6579

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Month High Low Average
January 24.0578 23.3889 23.6673
February 23.7860 23.4157 23.5959
March 23.9211 23.3077 23.4827
April 23.3896 23.2020 23.2982
May 23.2838 23.1129 23.2316
June 23.6932 23.0653 23.2337
July 23.7116 23.5068 23.5830
August 23.8589 23.4356 23.5450
September 23.5793 23.2984 23.3897
October 23.4813 23.2448 23.3213
November 23.4939 23.0709 23.1860
December 23.4995 22.7472 23.0734