YEARLY HIGH
503.6311 RWF
YEARLY LOW
407.9239 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
422.9800 RWF

2019 FJD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FJD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 503.6311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 407.9239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.7072 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 418.8697 to the December average rate of 431.2625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 503.6311 was up 17.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 430.1790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,518,156 RWF
2018 Average 2,086,231 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,039,619 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478,536.21 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

432.5017
417.6304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 420.8683, compared to 425.0917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 420.8683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 425.0917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 84.9298 RWF (High: 503.6311 / Low: 418.7013). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5479 RWF (High: 422.2212 / Low: 417.6733).

September Spread (Volatile) ±84.9298
May Spread (Stable) ±4.5479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.3428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 424.9308) against the same month in 2018 (average: 412.4382), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4926 (+3.03%).

2019 Avg (September) 424.9308
2018 Avg (September) 412.4382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 428.6662 407.9239 418.8697
February 424.6748 415.0853 420.4433
March 426.7683 411.9761 421.2298
April 426.3791 419.2589 422.9191
May 422.2212 417.6733 419.6199
June 427.2656 416.8330 422.1282
July 431.8007 423.4629 427.0010
August 423.6333 414.3233 420.6582
September 503.6311 418.7013 424.9308
October 424.4914 418.3627 421.4230
November 428.5089 421.4073 425.2744
December 440.1243 421.8585 431.2625