YEARLY HIGH
221.2434 RWF
YEARLY LOW
208.5158 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.9979 RWF

2019 RON to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 221.2434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 208.5158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7275 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.8590 to the December average rate of 217.3081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 221.2434 was down 4.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 230.6935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,106,217 RWF
2018 Average 1,101,961 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,042,579 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,637.61 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

217.7412
212.5444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 214.2586, compared to 215.7372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.2586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.7372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 9.8333 RWF (High: 221.2434 / Low: 211.4101). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0538 RWF (High: 213.8238 / Low: 211.7700).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.8333
May Spread (Stable) ±2.0538

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.6794 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 215.8590) against the same month in 2018 (average: 223.8927), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0337 (-3.59%).

2019 Avg (January) 215.8590
2018 Avg (January) 223.8927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 221.2434 211.4101 215.8590
February 215.7577 210.8387 213.1795
March 216.5647 208.5158 212.9775
April 215.4593 211.5896 213.3438
May 213.8238 211.7700 213.0758
June 219.7163 212.5255 217.1162
July 218.9069 214.6788 216.8732
August 217.8970 213.2129 215.5471
September 216.0488 212.1992 214.1318
October 217.1667 212.4589 215.1135
November 216.6226 213.9746 215.4496
December 221.0526 212.8474 217.3081