2019 RWF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1265 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1147 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1197 JPY

2019 RWF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.1265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.1147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1225 to the December average rate of 0.1168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1265 was down 5.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1336, 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 632 JPY

2018 Average 636 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 574 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1248

0.1151

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to JPY 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 0.1224, compared to 0.1170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0045 JPY (High: 0.1265 / Low: 0.1220). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 JPY (High: 0.1180 / Low: 0.1163).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.1240) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.54%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.1240

2018 Avg (March) 0.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1242	0.1209	0.1225
February	0.1250	0.1223	0.1237
March	0.1265	0.1220	0.1240
April	0.1245	0.1228	0.1236
May	0.1232	0.1196	0.1214
June	0.1211	0.1177	0.1190
July	0.1194	0.1173	0.1184
August	0.1172	0.1147	0.1159
September	0.1176	0.1150	0.1166
October	0.1186	0.1153	0.1169
November	0.1180	0.1163	0.1171
December	0.1186	0.1153	0.1168