2019 RWF to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0565 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0542 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0550 GMD

2019 RWF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0557 to the December average rate of 0.0549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0565 was down 1.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0575, 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 283 GMD

2018 Average 277 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 271 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.71 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0558

0.0544

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GMD 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 0.0551, compared to 0.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0551

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0018 GMD (High: 0.0559 / Low: 0.0542). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GMD (High: 0.0550 / Low: 0.0546).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0557) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0562), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.03%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0557

2018 Avg (January) 0.0562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0565	0.0550	0.0557
February	0.0560	0.0551	0.0555
March	0.0563	0.0549	0.0554
April	0.0551	0.0546	0.0549
May	0.0550	0.0546	0.0548
June	0.0550	0.0542	0.0546
July	0.0549	0.0542	0.0545
August	0.0554	0.0545	0.0548
September	0.0552	0.0543	0.0546
October	0.0558	0.0545	0.0549
November	0.0558	0.0545	0.0550
December	0.0559	0.0542	0.0549