YEARLY HIGH
2.6550 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.4510 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5529 RWF

2019 MRO to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MRO to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2.6550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.4510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2040 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4915 to the December average rate of 2.6177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6550 was down 37.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.2589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,275 RWF
2018 Average 12,245 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 12,255 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,020.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6303
2.4789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.5191, compared to 2.5867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0850 RWF (High: 2.6550 / Low: 2.5700). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 RWF (High: 2.5512 / Low: 2.5325).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0850
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

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: 2.6177) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.4732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1445 (+5.84%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.6177
2018 Avg (December) 2.4732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5211 2.4510 2.4915
February 2.5182 2.4790 2.4990
March 2.5299 2.4650 2.5112
April 2.5414 2.5210 2.5309
May 2.5512 2.5325 2.5382
June 2.5565 2.5067 2.5440
July 2.5692 2.5470 2.5609
August 2.5770 2.5313 2.5651
September 2.5922 2.5613 2.5821
October 2.5982 2.5720 2.5897
November 2.6178 2.5706 2.6048
December 2.6550 2.5700 2.6177