2019 PEN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

285.7179 RWF

YEARLY LOW

259.4101 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

273.1949 RWF

2019 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 285.7179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 259.4101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.3078 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.0879 to the December average rate of 278.8371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 285.7179 was up 6.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 269.2003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,428,590 RWF

2018 Average 1,321,843 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,297,051 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,538.94 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

280.1120

264.8130

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 270.7507, compared to 275.6390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 270.7507

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 275.6390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 14.3084 RWF (High: 285.7179 / Low: 271.4096). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2554 RWF (High: 278.8332 / Low: 276.5778).

December Spread (Volatile) ±14.3084

July Spread (Stable) ±2.2554

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 6.6058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 278.8371) against the same month in 2018 (average: 262.4195), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4176 (+6.26%).

2019 Avg (December) 278.8371

2018 Avg (December) 262.4195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	270.3997	259.4101	266.0879
February	271.8873	265.8855	268.5814
March	273.8345	265.6239	271.2353
April	275.3909	271.3190	273.5077
May	273.7972	268.3867	272.0908
June	277.3678	268.3746	273.0011
July	278.8332	276.5778	277.7424
August	276.4510	269.1909	271.1367
September	277.8879	270.2464	274.6860
October	277.8351	272.1673	275.3651
November	279.0327	274.1438	276.0670
December	285.7179	271.4096	278.8371