2019 RWF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0808 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.0747 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0772 BTN

2019 RWF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0794 to the December average rate of 0.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0808 was down 5.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0851, 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 404 BTN

2018 Average 393 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 374 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.04 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0802

0.0747

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BTN 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 0.0778, compared to 0.0766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0778

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0041 BTN (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0759). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BTN (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0765).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0797) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+5.67%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0797

2018 Avg (February) 0.0754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0805	0.0779	0.0794
February	0.0808	0.0786	0.0797
March	0.0800	0.0759	0.0775
April	0.0776	0.0760	0.0769
May	0.0777	0.0765	0.0770
June	0.0778	0.0758	0.0765
July	0.0758	0.0747	0.0752
August	0.0785	0.0754	0.0774
September	0.0786	0.0765	0.0773
October	0.0773	0.0765	0.0768
November	0.0774	0.0760	0.0768
December	0.0779	0.0751	0.0762