YEARLY HIGH
0.0542 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0476 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0504 SDG

2019 RWF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0535 to the December average rate of 0.0483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0542 was down 0.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0546, 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 271 SDG
2018 Average 134 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 238 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.16 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0540
0.0478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SDG 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 0.0520, compared to 0.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0031 SDG (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0498). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0491 / Low: 0.0489).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0535) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0453 (+551.03%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0535
2018 Avg (January) 0.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0542 0.0531 0.0535
February 0.0538 0.0529 0.0534
March 0.0541 0.0528 0.0531
April 0.0530 0.0498 0.0524
May 0.0499 0.0496 0.0498
June 0.0504 0.0495 0.0497
July 0.0496 0.0492 0.0494
August 0.0496 0.0490 0.0492
September 0.0491 0.0489 0.0489
October 0.0491 0.0487 0.0488
November 0.0492 0.0483 0.0485
December 0.0492 0.0476 0.0483