YEARLY HIGH
0.5886 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.5433 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5653 SYP

2019 RWF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.5886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.5433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0453 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5790 to the December average rate of 0.5511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5886 was down 3.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6108, 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 2,943 SYP
2018 Average 2,965 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 2,717 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.41 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5818
0.5483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SYP 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 0.5727, compared to 0.5579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0180 SYP (High: 0.5613 / Low: 0.5433). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SYP (High: 0.5697 / Low: 0.5654).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5790) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6034), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0244 (-4.04%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5790
2018 Avg (January) 0.6034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5886 0.5722 0.5790
February 0.5819 0.5727 0.5772
March 0.5852 0.5702 0.5745
April 0.5723 0.5676 0.5700
May 0.5697 0.5654 0.5684
June 0.5755 0.5634 0.5670
July 0.5675 0.5622 0.5642
August 0.5697 0.5593 0.5626
September 0.5642 0.5566 0.5588
October 0.5609 0.5541 0.5566
November 0.5611 0.5510 0.5538
December 0.5613 0.5433 0.5511