YEARLY HIGH
7.0747 PYG
YEARLY LOW
6.5204 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8418 PYG

2019 RWF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 7.0747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 6.5204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5543 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7792 to the December average rate of 6.8964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.0747 was up 2.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.8920, 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 35,373 PYG
2018 Average 32,996 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 32,602 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,771.49 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.0191
6.5923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PYG 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 6.8577, compared to 6.8258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2701 PYG (High: 6.8104 / Low: 6.5403). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1058 PYG (High: 6.9480 / Low: 6.8421).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2701
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2508 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 6.9835) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.5079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4756 (+7.31%).

2019 Avg (May) 6.9835
2018 Avg (May) 6.5079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8533 6.6769 6.7792
February 6.8683 6.7081 6.7892
March 6.9156 6.7561 6.8282
April 6.9480 6.8421 6.8873
May 7.0747 6.8962 6.9835
June 7.0059 6.7965 6.8787
July 6.7900 6.5204 6.6279
August 6.8104 6.5403 6.6759
September 6.9269 6.7589 6.8633
October 7.0491 6.8969 6.9556
November 7.0184 6.8951 6.9361
December 7.0079 6.7973 6.8964