YEARLY HIGH
1.6743 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.4434 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5537 RWF

2019 CRC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CRC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.6743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.4434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2309 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4740 to the December average rate of 1.6484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6743 was up 8.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,371 RWF
2018 Average 7,535 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,217 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,154.40 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6669
1.4447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.5018, compared to 1.6055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0871 RWF (High: 1.6636 / Low: 1.5765). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 RWF (High: 1.5949 / Low: 1.5762).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0871
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.6484) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1733 (+11.75%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.6484
2018 Avg (December) 1.4751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4956 1.4465 1.4740
February 1.4769 1.4434 1.4632
March 1.5112 1.4471 1.4861
April 1.5253 1.4884 1.5065
May 1.5497 1.5191 1.5309
June 1.5652 1.5124 1.5500
July 1.6032 1.5676 1.5835
August 1.6256 1.5915 1.6085
September 1.6176 1.5830 1.5957
October 1.5949 1.5762 1.5893
November 1.6636 1.5765 1.6078
December 1.6743 1.6230 1.6484