2019 RWF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0896 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0825 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0855 AFN

2019 RWF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0849 to the December average rate of 0.0841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0896 was up 2.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 448 AFN

2018 Average 417 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 412 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.35 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0887

0.0835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to AFN 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 0.0857, compared to 0.0852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 AFN (High: 0.0892 / Low: 0.0855). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AFN (High: 0.0853 / Low: 0.0847).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0883) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+6.58%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0883

2018 Avg (June) 0.0829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0862	0.0837	0.0849
February	0.0850	0.0832	0.0840
March	0.0850	0.0834	0.0841
April	0.0861	0.0842	0.0855
May	0.0892	0.0855	0.0872
June	0.0896	0.0872	0.0883
July	0.0891	0.0869	0.0879
August	0.0875	0.0847	0.0858
September	0.0853	0.0847	0.0849
October	0.0852	0.0844	0.0846
November	0.0851	0.0839	0.0842
December	0.0859	0.0825	0.0841