2019 PGK to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 331.0866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 259.9348.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.1518 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 264.4369 to the December average rate of 274.1692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 331.0866 was up 23.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 268.3902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
PGK to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 266.7319, compared to 272.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3355 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 61.5028 RWF (High: 331.0866 / Low: 269.5837). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8356 RWF (High: 269.6429 / Low: 267.8073).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6490 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 274.8182) against the same month in 2018 (average: 263.5276), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2905 (+4.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 267.4380 | 259.9348 | 264.4369 |
| February | 266.9027 | 263.3929 | 265.0810 |
| March | 267.7500 | 260.7523 | 265.7279 |
| April | 269.6429 | 266.2722 | 267.8109 |
| May | 269.6429 | 267.8073 | 268.5900 |
| June | 269.7841 | 265.0363 | 268.7449 |
| July | 271.5134 | 267.8499 | 269.9732 |
| August | 271.3667 | 266.8510 | 269.6940 |
| September | 273.1310 | 267.2393 | 271.3227 |
| October | 274.2209 | 270.5175 | 272.4270 |
| November | 331.0866 | 269.5837 | 274.8182 |
| December | 278.2764 | 270.0514 | 274.1692 |