YEARLY HIGH
272.9262 RWF
YEARLY LOW
234.7418 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.9253 RWF

2019 ILS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 272.9262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 234.7418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.1844 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.3160 to the December average rate of 268.9735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 272.9262 was up 8.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 252.4920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,364,631 RWF
2018 Average 1,208,876 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,173,709 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,922.07 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

271.7392
238.5502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 248.5992, compared to 263.2514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.5992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.2514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 13.1025 RWF (High: 247.8443 / Low: 234.7418). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0405 RWF (High: 254.4872 / Low: 249.4467).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.1025
May Spread (Stable) ±5.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 268.9735) against the same month in 2018 (average: 235.2152), the exchange rate shifted by +33.7583 (+14.35%).

2019 Avg (December) 268.9735
2018 Avg (December) 235.2152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.8443 234.7418 241.3160
February 248.9537 243.2654 246.0662
March 250.5826 242.7318 247.7833
April 254.5451 249.1596 251.4496
May 254.4872 249.4467 252.4343
June 255.8001 249.3877 252.5456
July 262.2788 255.2733 257.9142
August 264.0831 257.3240 260.9503
September 266.2443 259.4968 261.9266
October 266.2657 260.3277 262.8543
November 269.8038 260.3061 266.8894
December 272.9262 264.2797 268.9735