2019 FKP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1254.0109 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1095.4617 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1164.0509 RWF

2019 FKP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1254.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1095.4617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.5493 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1147.8758 to the December average rate of 1225.2887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1254.0109 was up 1.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 1237.7563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,270,055 RWF

2018 Average 5,796,577 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,477,308 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 792,746.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1236.5211

1101.7328

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1163.7142, compared to 1164.3876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1163.7142

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1164.3876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 74.8777 RWF (High: 1179.8166 / Low: 1104.9389). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.9718 RWF (High: 1186.4459 / Low: 1166.4740).

January Spread (Volatile) ±74.8777

April Spread (Stable) ±19.9718

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 27.2594 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -27.2594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1225.2887) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1118.5550), the exchange rate shifted by +106.7337 (+9.54%).

2019 Avg (December) 1225.2887

2018 Avg (December) 1118.5550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1179.8166	1104.9389	1147.8758
February	1190.4264	1140.7579	1160.5486
March	1198.5118	1145.2369	1180.7168
April	1186.4459	1166.4740	1176.5966
May	1193.4730	1142.9423	1165.0171
June	1159.3260	1135.6896	1151.5304
July	1159.5998	1111.3616	1140.2245
August	1128.1222	1095.4617	1112.9651
September	1156.4485	1110.3775	1139.1032
October	1200.7358	1128.8625	1170.7618
November	1208.3382	1187.3457	1197.9820
December	1254.0109	1202.9632	1225.2887