YEARLY HIGH
0.0785 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0735 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0759 KGS

2019 RWF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0772 to the December average rate of 0.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0785 was down 4.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0819, 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 393 KGS
2018 Average 394 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 367 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.24 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0775
0.0743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KGS 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 0.0764, compared to 0.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0025 KGS (High: 0.0759 / Low: 0.0735). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KGS (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0754).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0772) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-4.50%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0772
2018 Avg (January) 0.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0785 0.0763 0.0772
February 0.0776 0.0764 0.0770
March 0.0781 0.0761 0.0766
April 0.0763 0.0757 0.0760
May 0.0760 0.0754 0.0758
June 0.0767 0.0753 0.0757
July 0.0765 0.0757 0.0761
August 0.0771 0.0757 0.0761
September 0.0762 0.0752 0.0756
October 0.0759 0.0751 0.0753
November 0.0759 0.0745 0.0749
December 0.0759 0.0735 0.0745