YEARLY HIGH
15.3118 RWF
YEARLY LOW
12.6932 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0953 RWF

2019 RUB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 15.3118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.6932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6186 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3348 to the December average rate of 14.8714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.3118 was down 0.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.4343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,559 RWF
2018 Average 69,407 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 63,466 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,092.95 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.0251
13.1811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 13.7945, compared to 14.3961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.0531 RWF (High: 13.7463 / Low: 12.6932). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2192 RWF (High: 14.6626 / Low: 14.4434).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0531
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5508 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 14.8714) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.0639), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8075 (+13.84%).

2019 Avg (December) 14.8714
2018 Avg (December) 13.0639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7463 12.6932 13.3348
February 13.7516 13.3510 13.5631
March 14.1327 13.2655 13.7441
April 14.2082 13.7932 13.9946
May 14.1149 13.8219 13.9614
June 14.5462 13.7932 14.1689
July 14.5910 14.2883 14.4541
August 14.2450 13.6326 13.9033
September 14.4648 13.7686 14.2024
October 14.5441 14.1266 14.3804
November 14.6626 14.4434 14.5652
December 15.3118 14.3590 14.8714