YEARLY HIGH
8.3620 RWF
YEARLY LOW
7.7397 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0961 RWF

2019 NPR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 8.3620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 7.7397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6223 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8724 to the December average rate of 8.2063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.3620 was down 1.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.4794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,810 RWF
2018 Average 39,768 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 38,698 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,111.70 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.3623
7.7945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 8.0323, compared to 8.1600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.4227 RWF (High: 8.2314 / Low: 7.8087). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0885 RWF (High: 8.1723 / Low: 8.0838).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4227
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2400 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 8.3149) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.9108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4042 (+5.11%).

2019 Avg (July) 8.3149
2018 Avg (July) 7.9108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0234 7.7688 7.8724
February 7.9498 7.7397 7.8418
March 8.2314 7.8087 8.0650
April 8.2050 8.0553 8.1246
May 8.1743 8.0406 8.1178
June 8.2449 8.0331 8.1722
July 8.3620 8.2479 8.3149
August 8.2904 7.9651 8.0750
September 8.1744 7.9532 8.0893
October 8.1723 8.0838 8.1375
November 8.2221 8.0784 8.1370
December 8.3184 8.0189 8.2063