YEARLY HIGH
0.1393 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1284 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1345 ISK

2019 RWF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.1393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1346 to the December average rate of 0.1306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1393 was down 1.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1418, 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 697 ISK
2018 Average 623 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 642 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1379
0.1299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ISK 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 0.1348, compared to 0.1342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0086 ISK (High: 0.1378 / Low: 0.1293). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 ISK (High: 0.1356 / Low: 0.1336).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.1373) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+11.35%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.1373
2018 Avg (June) 0.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1370 0.1306 0.1346
February 0.1361 0.1324 0.1343
March 0.1378 0.1293 0.1337
April 0.1362 0.1316 0.1333
May 0.1374 0.1340 0.1355
June 0.1393 0.1359 0.1373
July 0.1388 0.1321 0.1363
August 0.1373 0.1323 0.1351
September 0.1382 0.1334 0.1355
October 0.1356 0.1336 0.1347
November 0.1346 0.1301 0.1328
December 0.1331 0.1284 0.1306