YEARLY HIGH
248.5335 RWF
YEARLY LOW
229.7890 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
237.4665 RWF

2019 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 248.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 229.7890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7445 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 236.7790 to the December average rate of 243.1077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 248.5335 was down 4.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 259.2462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,970,670 RWF
2018 Average 4,816,295 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,595,780 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,889.91 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

244.1086
232.0978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 236.7584, compared to 238.1747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.7584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 238.1747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 11.0885 RWF (High: 241.4155 / Low: 230.3270). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9171 RWF (High: 237.3343 / Low: 234.4172).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.0885
May Spread (Stable) ±2.9171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.2170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 243.1077) against the same month in 2018 (average: 234.1389), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9688 (+3.83%).

2019 Avg (December) 243.1077
2018 Avg (December) 234.1389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.7120 232.2223 236.7790
February 239.3657 230.6129 234.5188
March 240.6939 229.7890 235.6234
April 239.4750 234.2966 236.7586
May 237.3343 234.4172 236.0648
June 244.2610 236.0213 240.8055
July 244.1347 236.9157 240.5796
August 238.3695 229.9139 234.3626
September 236.2326 229.8649 233.0987
October 241.4155 230.3270 237.9555
November 241.8042 237.5687 239.9440
December 248.5335 237.6727 243.1077