2019 PHP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.6907 RWF

YEARLY LOW

16.6342 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.6104 RWF

2019 PHP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PHP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 18.6907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 16.6342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0565 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9630 to the December average rate of 18.4088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.6907 was up 8.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.2459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,672,677 RWF

2018 Average 4,124,771 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,158,547 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 514,129.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.5534

16.8184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 17.2402, compared to 17.9805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2402

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.6861 RWF (High: 18.6907 / Low: 18.0046). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2417 RWF (High: 17.9857 / Low: 17.7440).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6861

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2417

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 0.3148 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 18.4088) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.7243), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6844 (+10.07%).

2019 Avg (December) 18.4088

2018 Avg (December) 16.7243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.2621	16.6342	16.9630
February	17.2877	16.8796	17.0942
March	17.2633	16.8386	17.0742
April	17.5834	17.2081	17.3911
May	17.5089	17.1619	17.3496
June	17.8049	17.1797	17.5694
July	17.9857	17.7440	17.8803
August	17.8708	17.3581	17.5654
September	17.8537	17.5982	17.7192
October	18.1644	17.7314	17.9710
November	18.4414	18.1751	18.3386
December	18.6907	18.0046	18.4088