2019 GEL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

340.7459 RWF

YEARLY LOW

308.7736 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

324.0948 RWF

2019 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 340.7459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 308.7736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.9722 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 334.0205 to the December average rate of 323.2638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 340.7459 was down 6.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 362.9340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,703,729 RWF

2018 Average 1,748,728 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,543,868 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,861.19 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

338.8478

308.9112

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 332.8753, compared to 315.3144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.5609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 332.8753

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 315.3144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 21.5039 RWF (High: 331.9946 / Low: 310.4907). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8068 RWF (High: 336.6513 / Low: 333.8444).

December Spread (Volatile) ±21.5039

April Spread (Stable) ±2.8068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.8136 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 336.3531) against the same month in 2018 (average: 347.0097), the exchange rate shifted by -10.6566 (-3.07%).

2019 Avg (February) 336.3531

2018 Avg (February) 347.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	338.9931	327.7154	334.0205
February	340.7459	332.2967	336.3531
March	337.0000	328.3582	334.2868
April	336.6513	333.8444	335.2847
May	334.9353	322.6381	329.4197
June	333.7212	318.6299	327.8871
July	326.4758	308.8267	319.0734
August	315.3871	308.7736	312.7215
September	313.0373	308.9172	311.4059
October	314.9583	308.9744	312.0244
November	315.2549	310.5650	313.3973
December	331.9946	310.4907	323.2638