YEARLY HIGH
0.6928 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.5973 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6446 CRC

2019 RWF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.6928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.5973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0955 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6785 to the December average rate of 0.6067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6928 was down 1.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7054, 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 3,464 CRC
2018 Average 3,319 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,986 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 477.70 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6911
0.5990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CRC 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 0.6662, compared to 0.6230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0332 CRC (High: 0.6343 / Low: 0.6011). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 CRC (High: 0.6344 / Low: 0.6270).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.6835) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+2.12%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.6835
2018 Avg (February) 0.6693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6913 0.6686 0.6785
February 0.6928 0.6771 0.6835
March 0.6910 0.6617 0.6730
April 0.6718 0.6556 0.6638
May 0.6583 0.6453 0.6532
June 0.6612 0.6389 0.6452
July 0.6379 0.6238 0.6316
August 0.6284 0.6152 0.6217
September 0.6317 0.6182 0.6267
October 0.6344 0.6270 0.6292
November 0.6343 0.6011 0.6221
December 0.6161 0.5973 0.6067