YEARLY HIGH
16.4708 IDR
YEARLY LOW
14.7216 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5139 IDR

2019 RWF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 16.4708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 14.7216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7492 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9111 to the December average rate of 14.9704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.4708 was down 5.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.4919, 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 82,354 IDR
2018 Average 81,530 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 73,608 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,746.02 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

16.0052
14.8763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IDR 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 15.7772, compared to 15.2507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.9456 IDR (High: 16.4708 / Low: 15.5251). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2498 IDR (High: 15.3659 / Low: 15.1161).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9456
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2498

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3214 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 15.9111) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.7113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1998 (+1.27%).

2019 Avg (January) 15.9111
2018 Avg (January) 15.7113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4708 15.5251 15.9111
February 15.9809 15.5489 15.7258
March 16.2614 15.6458 15.8610
April 15.8076 15.5323 15.6455
May 16.0331 15.6755 15.8499
June 15.9203 15.4854 15.6702
July 15.5330 15.1976 15.3487
August 15.6652 15.2128 15.5275
September 15.5123 15.1098 15.2868
October 15.3659 15.1161 15.2570
November 15.2786 15.0013 15.1135
December 15.3733 14.7216 14.9704