YEARLY HIGH
0.0094 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0088 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0090 SBD

2019 RWF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0091 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0094 was up 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0094, 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 47 SBD
2018 Average 45 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 44 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.08 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0091
0.0088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SBD 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 SBD (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0089). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0090).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0091) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.16%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0091
2018 Avg (January) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0094 0.0089 0.0091
February 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
March 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
April 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
May 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
June 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
July 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
August 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
September 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
October 0.0090 0.0089 0.0089
November 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
December 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089