YEARLY HIGH
0.1534 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1413 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1462 RWF

2019 PYG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PYG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.1534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.1413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1475 to the December average rate of 0.1450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1534 was down 2.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 767 RWF
2018 Average 758 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 707 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1517
0.1424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1458, compared to 0.1466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0061 RWF (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1473). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 RWF (High: 0.1462 / Low: 0.1439).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.1509) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.73%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.1509
2018 Avg (July) 0.1520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1498 0.1459 0.1475
February 0.1491 0.1456 0.1473
March 0.1480 0.1446 0.1465
April 0.1462 0.1439 0.1452
May 0.1450 0.1413 0.1432
June 0.1471 0.1427 0.1454
July 0.1534 0.1473 0.1509
August 0.1529 0.1468 0.1498
September 0.1480 0.1444 0.1457
October 0.1450 0.1419 0.1438
November 0.1450 0.1425 0.1442
December 0.1471 0.1427 0.1450