YEARLY HIGH
260.3563 RWF
YEARLY LOW
240.3015 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.3190 RWF

2019 QAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 260.3563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 240.3015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0548 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 244.2871 to the December average rate of 256.6803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 260.3563 was up 5.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 245.8117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,301,782 RWF
2018 Average 1,192,931 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,201,508 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,274.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

257.9196
243.0477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 246.9978, compared to 253.6403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.9978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.6403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 8.3478 RWF (High: 260.3563 / Low: 252.0085). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8232 RWF (High: 250.1344 / Low: 248.3112).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.3478
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 256.6803) against the same month in 2018 (average: 242.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5572 (+6.01%).

2019 Avg (December) 256.6803
2018 Avg (December) 242.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 247.1787 240.3015 244.2871
February 246.9768 243.0584 245.0224
March 248.0395 241.6919 246.2163
April 249.1652 247.1673 248.1572
May 250.1344 248.3112 248.8606
June 250.6422 245.7697 249.4431
July 251.9309 249.6966 251.0926
August 252.6779 249.2245 251.5263
September 253.6509 251.5993 253.1700
October 254.7521 252.1869 253.9629
November 256.6725 252.0515 255.4096
December 260.3563 252.0085 256.6803