YEARLY HIGH
26.3185 RWF
YEARLY LOW
24.9635 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.6287 RWF

2019 MUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 26.3185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 24.9635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3550 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9462 to the December average rate of 25.5682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 26.3185 was down 1.71% compared to the 2018 peak of 26.7753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,593 RWF
2018 Average 127,694 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 124,818 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,774.94 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

26.0928
25.3343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 25.8090, compared to 25.4485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.4485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 1.1168 RWF (High: 26.2169 / Low: 25.1001). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2551 RWF (High: 25.5291 / Low: 25.2740).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1168
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 26.0296) against the same month in 2018 (average: 26.1686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1389 (-0.53%).

2019 Avg (February) 26.0296
2018 Avg (February) 26.1686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2900 25.3608 25.9462
February 26.3185 25.4855 26.0296
March 26.2169 25.1001 25.8483
April 26.2303 25.6674 25.8765
May 26.0178 25.2769 25.6826
June 25.7651 25.1730 25.4707
July 25.6474 25.2054 25.4399
August 25.5699 24.9635 25.3989
September 25.5291 25.2740 25.4159
October 25.5535 25.1841 25.3975
November 25.6082 25.2764 25.4706
December 25.9764 25.0796 25.5682