2019 BWP to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BWP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BWP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 89.1072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 80.9058.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2014 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.4085 to the December average rate of 86.9941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 89.1072 was down 2.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 91.3538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BWP 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 84.3996, compared to 85.1042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7046 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 5.5603 RWF (High: 86.4661 / Low: 80.9058). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1679 RWF (High: 86.5988 / Low: 85.4310).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8115 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 86.9941) against the same month in 2018 (average: 82.5575), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4367 (+5.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.4661 | 80.9058 | 84.4085 |
| February | 86.8060 | 83.7156 | 85.0506 |
| March | 84.4384 | 82.3740 | 83.7687 |
| April | 85.5929 | 83.8806 | 84.8453 |
| May | 85.0509 | 82.9669 | 84.2759 |
| June | 85.6821 | 82.0638 | 84.0486 |
| July | 86.5988 | 85.4310 | 86.1018 |
| August | 85.0847 | 82.5124 | 83.2903 |
| September | 85.0331 | 83.0334 | 84.3184 |
| October | 85.5931 | 83.2620 | 84.5312 |
| November | 85.9562 | 83.6032 | 85.3892 |
| December | 89.1072 | 84.9057 | 86.9941 |