YEARLY HIGH
89.1072 RWF
YEARLY LOW
80.9058 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.7519 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 445,536 RWF
2018 Average 426,613 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 404,529 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,007.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

87.3645
82.9199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.3996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.1042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.5603
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (December) 86.9941
2018 Avg (December) 82.5575

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