YEARLY HIGH
11.5537 RWF
YEARLY LOW
9.4304 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1412 RWF

2019 HTG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 11.5537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 9.4304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1233 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3900 to the December average rate of 9.7049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.5537 was down 14.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.5260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,768 RWF
2018 Average 64,414 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 47,152 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,616.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.5733
9.3730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 10.6348, compared to 9.6477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.8084 RWF (High: 11.5039 / Low: 10.6954). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0751 RWF (High: 9.7422 / Low: 9.6671).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8084
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0751

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4809 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 11.3900) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.2346), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8446 (-13.94%).

2019 Avg (January) 11.3900
2018 Avg (January) 13.2346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5537 11.2269 11.3900
February 11.5039 10.6954 10.9570
March 10.9094 10.5452 10.7577
April 10.7560 10.5357 10.6492
May 10.5411 9.8970 10.2679
June 9.9985 9.6668 9.7870
July 9.7422 9.6671 9.7179
August 9.6753 9.5785 9.6361
September 9.7134 9.5913 9.6491
October 9.6891 9.4919 9.6218
November 9.6200 9.4304 9.5564
December 9.9372 9.4478 9.7049