YEARLY HIGH
0.8164 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.7446 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7826 RWF

2019 KRW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.8164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.7446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7936 to the December average rate of 0.7974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8164 was down 0.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,082,052 RWF
2018 Average 3,948,338 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,722,972 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359,079.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8015
0.7526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.7853, compared to 0.7800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0457 RWF (High: 0.8164 / Low: 0.7707). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 RWF (High: 0.8014 / Low: 0.7857).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

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 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.7974) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+1.47%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.7974
2018 Avg (December) 0.7859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8090 0.7778 0.7936
February 0.8014 0.7857 0.7946
March 0.8003 0.7761 0.7914
April 0.7996 0.7776 0.7909
May 0.7781 0.7567 0.7664
June 0.7900 0.7561 0.7746
July 0.7901 0.7715 0.7766
August 0.7666 0.7446 0.7567
September 0.7820 0.7582 0.7716
October 0.7916 0.7652 0.7818
November 0.8070 0.7847 0.7959
December 0.8164 0.7707 0.7974