2019 RWF to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 4.0967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 2.6109.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4858 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0011 to the December average rate of 3.8583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0967 was down 0.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
RWF to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9922, compared to 3.9797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.3791 MGA (High: 3.9900 / Low: 2.6109). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0640 MGA (High: 4.0093 / Low: 3.9454).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 0.1103 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 4.0592) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.8828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1764 (+4.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0944 | 3.8908 | 4.0011 |
| February | 4.0540 | 3.8812 | 3.9640 |
| March | 4.0341 | 3.8803 | 3.9512 |
| April | 4.0378 | 3.9381 | 3.9987 |
| May | 4.0569 | 3.9765 | 4.0216 |
| June | 4.0731 | 3.9803 | 4.0166 |
| July | 4.0093 | 3.9454 | 3.9780 |
| August | 4.0605 | 3.9941 | 4.0271 |
| September | 4.0967 | 4.0306 | 4.0592 |
| October | 4.0321 | 3.9309 | 3.9871 |
| November | 4.0216 | 3.8692 | 3.9685 |
| December | 3.9900 | 2.6109 | 3.8583 |