YEARLY HIGH
246.9751 RWF
YEARLY LOW
218.0526 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.3155 RWF

2019 BRL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 246.9751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 218.0526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9225 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.8979 to the December average rate of 227.5054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 246.9751 was down 8.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 271.0346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,174,377 RWF
2018 Average 5,978,555 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 5,451,315 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 723,061.95 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

243.7939
221.9285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 234.0695, compared to 228.5614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 234.0695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.5614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 19.7918 RWF (High: 238.7218 / Low: 218.9300). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2069 RWF (High: 227.0712 / Low: 219.8642).

August Spread (Volatile) ±19.7918
September Spread (Stable) ±7.2069

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 14.1354 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 237.8979) against the same month in 2018 (average: 266.1044), the exchange rate shifted by -28.2065 (-10.60%).

2019 Avg (January) 237.8979
2018 Avg (January) 266.1044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 246.9751 229.5788 237.8979
February 244.4778 236.2982 239.8650
March 238.6826 226.1666 233.1789
April 236.3448 226.7779 231.7276
May 230.8091 220.5695 226.6653
June 238.5323 230.2869 235.0821
July 246.2070 237.7247 241.9718
August 238.7218 218.9300 227.8365
September 227.0712 219.8642 223.7506
October 231.6275 221.4535 226.5387
November 231.6298 219.1606 223.7657
December 234.8374 218.0526 227.5054