YEARLY HIGH
0.0656 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0413 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0527 ARS

2019 RWF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.0656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0420 to the December average rate of 0.0640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0656 was up 38.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0475, 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 328 ARS
2018 Average 161 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 206 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.81 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0664
0.0398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ARS 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 0.0461, compared to 0.0593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0173 ARS (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0483). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ARS (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0490).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0569) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0227 (+66.28%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0569
2018 Avg (August) 0.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0428 0.0413 0.0420
February 0.0444 0.0414 0.0430
March 0.0486 0.0443 0.0460
April 0.0506 0.0460 0.0477
May 0.0500 0.0490 0.0495
June 0.0501 0.0465 0.0481
July 0.0480 0.0454 0.0464
August 0.0656 0.0483 0.0569
September 0.0647 0.0601 0.0614
October 0.0651 0.0623 0.0632
November 0.0650 0.0637 0.0642
December 0.0652 0.0632 0.0640