YEARLY HIGH
62.4483 RWF
YEARLY LOW
35.7692 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.1509 RWF

2019 HNL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HNL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 62.4483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 35.7692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.6791 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4075 to the December average rate of 38.6138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 62.4483 was up 63.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 38.2766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 312,242 RWF
2018 Average 181,656 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 178,846 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,395.58 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

38.8344
36.1869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 36.7014, compared to 37.6003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 25.3441 RWF (High: 62.4483 / Low: 37.1043). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3848 RWF (High: 36.9999 / Low: 36.6151).

December Spread (Volatile) ±25.3441
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3848

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4242 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 38.6138) against the same month in 2018 (average: 36.3960), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2177 (+6.09%).

2019 Avg (December) 38.6138
2018 Avg (December) 36.3960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7918 35.7692 36.4075
February 36.8152 35.9756 36.4239
March 36.8921 35.8670 36.5630
April 36.9999 36.6151 36.8424
May 38.3963 36.7139 37.1979
June 37.1943 35.8316 36.7737
July 37.4657 36.8686 37.1264
August 37.4981 36.8795 37.2799
September 37.8376 37.2470 37.4541
October 37.6696 37.1356 37.4505
November 37.9105 37.2186 37.6771
December 62.4483 37.1043 38.6138