YEARLY HIGH
3.2856 RWF
YEARLY LOW
3.0040 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1376 RWF

2019 HUF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HUF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 3.2856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 3.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2816 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1780 to the December average rate of 3.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.2856 was down 4.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.4470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,285,572 RWF
2018 Average 3,219,246 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,004,007 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,564.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.2177
3.0372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 3.1710, compared to 3.1043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1570 RWF (High: 3.2617 / Low: 3.1047). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0551 RWF (High: 3.1481 / Low: 3.0931).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1570
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 3.2026) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.3952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1925 (-5.67%).

2019 Avg (March) 3.2026
2018 Avg (March) 3.3952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2617 3.1047 3.1780
February 3.2319 3.1389 3.1851
March 3.2856 3.1345 3.2026
April 3.1963 3.1218 3.1591
May 3.1481 3.0931 3.1209
June 3.2091 3.1108 3.1802
July 3.2010 3.1092 3.1504
August 3.1745 3.0516 3.1154
September 3.0835 3.0040 3.0522
October 3.1415 3.0060 3.0874
November 3.1244 3.0495 3.0819
December 3.1941 3.0668 3.1384