YEARLY HIGH
31.9584 RWF
YEARLY LOW
29.2575 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.2174 RWF

2019 ETB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 31.9584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 29.2575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7009 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3649 to the December average rate of 29.6853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 31.9584 was down 0.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 32.0816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,792 RWF
2018 Average 156,987 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 146,288 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,504.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

31.7502
29.4976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 31.3698, compared to 31.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.3698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.2081 RWF (High: 31.9584 / Low: 30.7503). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3987 RWF (High: 31.6116 / Low: 31.2129).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2081
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 31.3649) against the same month in 2018 (average: 31.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2698 (+0.87%).

2019 Avg (January) 31.3649
2018 Avg (January) 31.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.9584 30.7503 31.3649
February 31.7627 30.9441 31.3333
March 31.7865 30.7048 31.4093
April 31.6788 31.1311 31.3777
May 31.7065 31.0997 31.3679
June 31.7802 31.0139 31.3658
July 31.9399 31.3457 31.5624
August 31.6872 31.0875 31.3972
September 31.6116 31.2129 31.3744
October 31.5911 31.0056 31.2854
November 31.6348 30.4442 31.0855
December 30.4502 29.2575 29.6853