YEARLY HIGH
118.1846 RWF
YEARLY LOW
108.4235 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.9495 RWF

2019 MOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 118.1846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 108.4235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7611 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.1324 to the December average rate of 116.2892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 118.1846 was up 6.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 110.7622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 590,923 RWF
2018 Average 538,117 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 542,117 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,805.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

116.9049
109.5167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 111.3290, compared to 114.5699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.3290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.5699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 4.3426 RWF (High: 118.1846 / Low: 113.8420). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8371 RWF (High: 112.6675 / Low: 111.8305).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3426
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1384 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 116.2892) against the same month in 2018 (average: 109.5627), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7265 (+6.14%).

2019 Avg (December) 116.2892
2018 Avg (December) 109.5627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.9630 108.4235 110.1324
February 111.2330 109.4315 110.3609
March 111.6913 108.8459 110.9117
April 112.3662 111.3082 111.8048
May 112.6675 111.8305 112.1079
June 113.3224 110.7876 112.6563
July 113.8790 113.0331 113.6064
August 113.9019 112.6577 113.4680
September 114.5696 113.4144 114.2236
October 114.8618 113.7308 114.4831
November 115.9098 113.6879 115.3490
December 118.1846 113.8420 116.2892