YEARLY HIGH
6.4752 RWF
YEARLY LOW
5.5713 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0846 RWF

2019 PKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 6.4752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 5.5713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9040 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3778 to the December average rate of 6.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.4752 was down 17.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.8167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,237,617 RWF
2018 Average 3,589,522 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,785,634 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451,982.53 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.4804
5.6695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 6.2868, compared to 5.8824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.6186 RWF (High: 6.1899 / Low: 5.5713). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 RWF (High: 5.9069 / Low: 5.8629).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6186
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3276 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 6.4128) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.6517), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2389 (-16.19%).

2019 Avg (March) 6.4128
2018 Avg (March) 7.6517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4386 6.2927 6.3778
February 6.4393 6.3408 6.4036
March 6.4752 6.2970 6.4128
April 6.4343 6.3559 6.3834
May 6.4084 5.9507 6.2354
June 6.1899 5.5713 5.9079
July 5.8403 5.6505 5.7371
August 5.8413 5.6831 5.7478
September 5.9069 5.8629 5.8850
October 5.9535 5.8913 5.9159
November 6.0176 5.9222 5.9764
December 6.1192 5.9138 6.0323