YEARLY HIGH
0.1292 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1196 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1236 NPR

2019 RWF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.1196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1270 to the December average rate of 0.1219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1292 was down 5.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1362, 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 646 NPR
2018 Average 630 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 598 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.08 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1283
0.1195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NPR 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 0.1245, compared to 0.1226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0066 NPR (High: 0.1281 / Low: 0.1215). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 NPR (High: 0.1237 / Low: 0.1224).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1275) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+5.67%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1275
2018 Avg (February) 0.1207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1287 0.1246 0.1270
February 0.1292 0.1258 0.1275
March 0.1281 0.1215 0.1240
April 0.1241 0.1219 0.1231
May 0.1244 0.1223 0.1232
June 0.1245 0.1213 0.1224
July 0.1212 0.1196 0.1203
August 0.1255 0.1206 0.1239
September 0.1257 0.1223 0.1236
October 0.1237 0.1224 0.1229
November 0.1238 0.1216 0.1229
December 0.1247 0.1202 0.1219