2019 RWF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0807 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.9819 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0209 BIF

2019 RWF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.0807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.9819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0988 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0294 to the December average rate of 2.0090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0807 was down 0.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0959, 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 10,403 BIF

2018 Average 10,233 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 9,909 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.00 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0356

2.0066

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BIF 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 2.0298, compared to 2.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0298

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0794 BIF (High: 2.0807 / Low: 2.0013). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 BIF (High: 2.0400 / Low: 2.0209).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0794

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 2.0305) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0242 (-1.18%).

2019 Avg (March) 2.0305

2018 Avg (March) 2.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0737	2.0037	2.0294
February	2.0689	2.0005	2.0332
March	2.0807	2.0013	2.0305
April	2.0400	2.0209	2.0277
May	2.0431	2.0182	2.0275
June	2.0645	2.0163	2.0302
July	2.0278	2.0084	2.0162
August	2.0324	2.0067	2.0142
September	2.0228	2.0010	2.0099
October	2.0343	1.9970	2.0097
November	2.0340	2.0049	2.0133
December	2.0433	1.9819	2.0090