YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 BRL

2019 RWF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0046 was down 4.86% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0048, 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 23 BRL
2018 Average 21 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 20 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.69 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0045
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BRL 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BRL (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0044) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.21%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0044
2018 Avg (December) 0.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0040 0.0042
February 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
March 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
April 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
May 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
June 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
July 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
August 0.0046 0.0042 0.0044
September 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
October 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
November 0.0046 0.0043 0.0045
December 0.0046 0.0043 0.0044