YEARLY HIGH
724.9350 RWF
YEARLY LOW
649.1055 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
687.0150 RWF

2019 CAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 724.9350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 649.1055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.8295 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 668.7613 to the December average rate of 709.6697, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 724.9350 was up 4.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 695.3570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,624,675 RWF
2018 Average 3,351,368 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,245,527 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379,147.54 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

713.7605
664.6705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 674.5213, compared to 699.5088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.9875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 674.5213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 699.5088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 36.5220 RWF (High: 685.6275 / Low: 649.1055). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3342 RWF (High: 676.2196 / Low: 668.8854).

January Spread (Volatile) ±36.5220
May Spread (Stable) ±7.3342

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 8.1037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 709.6697) against the same month in 2018 (average: 656.5039), the exchange rate shifted by +53.1658 (+8.10%).

2019 Avg (December) 709.6697
2018 Avg (December) 656.5039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 685.6275 649.1055 668.7613
February 684.5604 667.2953 675.8338
March 678.1481 655.9078 670.7038
April 680.3473 670.7127 675.1439
May 676.2196 668.8854 673.3660
June 696.8815 668.8854 683.3188
July 702.3904 692.4898 697.9238
August 694.5922 678.6666 689.8201
September 701.4371 690.0149 696.0667
October 710.2565 691.5686 701.0618
November 707.2886 696.6407 702.5108
December 724.9350 694.0332 709.6697