YEARLY HIGH
1.7655 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.5639 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6700 MMK

2019 RWF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.7655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.5639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2016 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7234 to the December average rate of 1.6049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7655 was down 4.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8554, 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 8,827 MMK
2018 Average 8,298 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 7,819 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,008.07 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7353
1.5930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MMK 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 1.6972, compared to 1.6428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0716 MMK (High: 1.7655 / Low: 1.6939). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 MMK (High: 1.6639 / Low: 1.6474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0716
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.7234) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1475 (+9.36%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.7234
2018 Avg (January) 1.5759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7655 1.6939 1.7234
February 1.7370 1.6942 1.7143
March 1.7272 1.6788 1.6992
April 1.6956 1.6657 1.6788
May 1.7021 1.6751 1.6899
June 1.7068 1.6620 1.6779
July 1.6695 1.6445 1.6536
August 1.6639 1.6458 1.6548
September 1.6639 1.6474 1.6586
October 1.6648 1.6445 1.6554
November 1.6584 1.6140 1.6294
December 1.6340 1.5639 1.6049