YEARLY HIGH
8.9952 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.3791 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6597 RWF

2019 RSD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RSD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8.9952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 8.3791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6161 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5814 to the December average rate of 8.8352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.9952 was down 0.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.0718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,976 RWF
2018 Average 43,372 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 41,895 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,080.66 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.8620
8.5398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 8.6060, compared to 8.7134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.3553 RWF (High: 8.7344 / Low: 8.3791). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0932 RWF (High: 8.6371 / Low: 8.5439).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3553
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0932

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 0.0546 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 8.8352) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.4932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3420 (+4.03%).

2019 Avg (December) 8.8352
2018 Avg (December) 8.4932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7276 8.4170 8.5814
February 8.6590 8.4688 8.5667
March 8.7344 8.3791 8.5848
April 8.6904 8.5467 8.6039
May 8.6371 8.5439 8.5960
June 8.8007 8.5734 8.7031
July 8.7854 8.6261 8.7076
August 8.7497 8.5902 8.6530
September 8.6993 8.5841 8.6362
October 8.8016 8.5798 8.7009
November 8.7948 8.6876 8.7473
December 8.9952 8.6504 8.8352