YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0208 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0216 RWF

2019 IRR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IRR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0210 to the December average rate of 0.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0225 was down 6.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 RWF
2018 Average 107 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 104 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.65 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0223
0.0209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 RWF (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0218). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 RWF (High: 0.0218 / Low: 0.0216).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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: 0.0222) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+6.22%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0222
2018 Avg (December) 0.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0214 0.0208 0.0210
February 0.0214 0.0210 0.0212
March 0.0215 0.0208 0.0213
April 0.0215 0.0211 0.0214
May 0.0216 0.0213 0.0215
June 0.0217 0.0212 0.0215
July 0.0218 0.0216 0.0217
August 0.0219 0.0215 0.0217
September 0.0220 0.0217 0.0219
October 0.0220 0.0218 0.0220
November 0.0222 0.0218 0.0221
December 0.0225 0.0218 0.0222