YEARLY HIGH
0.2927 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2622 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2782 RWF

2019 COP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the COP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.2622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2812 to the December average rate of 0.2769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2927 was down 8.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,463,543 RWF
2018 Average 1,471,507 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,310,890 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152,652.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2885
0.2673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2823, compared to 0.2741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0253 RWF (High: 0.2875 / Low: 0.2622). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 RWF (High: 0.2900 / Low: 0.2814).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.2868) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3024), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-5.18%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.2868
2018 Avg (March) 0.3024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2867 0.2701 0.2812
February 0.2900 0.2814 0.2863
March 0.2927 0.2806 0.2868
April 0.2922 0.2785 0.2861
May 0.2802 0.2676 0.2742
June 0.2867 0.2688 0.2791
July 0.2888 0.2759 0.2851
August 0.2805 0.2633 0.2690
September 0.2757 0.2662 0.2713
October 0.2740 0.2646 0.2691
November 0.2811 0.2657 0.2732
December 0.2875 0.2622 0.2769