YEARLY HIGH
675.4154 RWF
YEARLY LOW
627.2401 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
651.7736 RWF

2019 LYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 675.4154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 627.2401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.1753 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 640.8675 to the December average rate of 666.3173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 675.4154 was up 3.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 653.6957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,377,077 RWF
2018 Average 3,185,002 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,136,201 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,876.26 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

668.8622
638.3225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 646.3737, compared to 657.1734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.7997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 646.3737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 657.1734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 21.7774 RWF (High: 652.6018 / Low: 630.8244). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3635 RWF (High: 651.0791 / Low: 645.7156).

March Spread (Volatile) ±21.7774
May Spread (Stable) ±5.3635

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5910 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 666.3173) against the same month in 2018 (average: 632.0094), the exchange rate shifted by +34.3078 (+5.43%).

2019 Avg (December) 666.3173
2018 Avg (December) 632.0094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 648.7628 627.2401 640.8675
February 648.6281 636.6906 642.8472
March 652.6018 630.8244 645.8213
April 653.1541 645.6047 649.2406
May 651.0791 645.7156 648.9571
June 656.4463 639.3020 650.5088
July 657.0018 648.9362 653.4358
August 657.1429 645.3901 651.8448
September 657.3424 649.3110 653.7170
October 660.1796 651.6474 655.5212
November 667.4502 654.9620 662.2043
December 675.4154 654.8043 666.3173