YEARLY HIGH
0.0124 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0118 BWP

2019 RWF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0124 was down 1.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0126, 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 62 BWP
2018 Average 59 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 56 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.69 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0121
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BWP 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 0.0118, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 BWP (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0118) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+3.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0118
2018 Avg (January) 0.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0124 0.0116 0.0118
February 0.0119 0.0115 0.0118
March 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
April 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
May 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
June 0.0122 0.0117 0.0119
July 0.0117 0.0115 0.0116
August 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
September 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
October 0.0120 0.0117 0.0118
November 0.0120 0.0116 0.0117
December 0.0118 0.0112 0.0115