YEARLY HIGH
0.1795 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1544 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1647 PKR

2019 RWF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.1795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.1544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0251 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1568 to the December average rate of 0.1658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1795 was up 12.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1596, 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 897 PKR
2018 Average 699 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 772 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.29 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1762
0.1541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PKR 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 0.1593, compared to 0.1701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0179 PKR (High: 0.1795 / Low: 0.1616). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PKR (High: 0.1706 / Low: 0.1693).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.1694) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0323 (+23.57%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.1694
2018 Avg (June) 0.1371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1589 0.1553 0.1568
February 0.1577 0.1553 0.1562
March 0.1588 0.1544 0.1559
April 0.1573 0.1554 0.1567
May 0.1680 0.1560 0.1605
June 0.1795 0.1616 0.1694
July 0.1770 0.1712 0.1743
August 0.1760 0.1712 0.1740
September 0.1706 0.1693 0.1699
October 0.1697 0.1680 0.1690
November 0.1689 0.1662 0.1673
December 0.1691 0.1634 0.1658