YEARLY HIGH
0.0679 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0607 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0645 RWF

2019 IDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0629 to the December average rate of 0.0668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0679 was up 5.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 679,276 RWF
2018 Average 613,674 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 607,137 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,139.48 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0672
0.0625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0634, compared to 0.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 RWF (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0607). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 RWF (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0651).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0668) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+9.85%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0668
2018 Avg (December) 0.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0644 0.0607 0.0629
February 0.0643 0.0626 0.0636
March 0.0639 0.0615 0.0631
April 0.0644 0.0633 0.0639
May 0.0638 0.0624 0.0631
June 0.0646 0.0628 0.0638
July 0.0658 0.0644 0.0652
August 0.0657 0.0638 0.0644
September 0.0662 0.0645 0.0654
October 0.0662 0.0651 0.0655
November 0.0667 0.0655 0.0662
December 0.0679 0.0650 0.0668