2019 RWF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8713 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.7786 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8137 CDF

2019 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.8713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.7786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0927 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8380 to the December average rate of 1.7959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8713 was down 1.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9055, 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 9,357 CDF

2018 Average 9,321 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 8,893 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 463.64 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8429

1.7841

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CDF 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 1.8250, compared to 1.8024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0531 CDF (High: 1.8713 / Low: 1.8182). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 CDF (High: 1.8109 / Low: 1.8003).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.8380) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8759), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0379 (-2.02%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.8380

2018 Avg (January) 1.8759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8713	1.8182	1.8380
February	1.8598	1.8225	1.8360
March	1.8534	1.8082	1.8257
April	1.8183	1.8032	1.8138
May	1.8282	1.8057	1.8148
June	1.8358	1.8112	1.8215
July	1.8240	1.8040	1.8157
August	1.8297	1.8001	1.8097
September	1.8109	1.8003	1.8053
October	1.8101	1.7933	1.7984
November	1.8031	1.7818	1.7890
December	1.8207	1.7786	1.7959