YEARLY HIGH
2.6640 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.4253 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5323 TZS

2019 RWF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.6640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 2.4253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2387 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5928 to the December average rate of 2.4595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6640 was down 0.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.6701, 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 13,320 TZS
2018 Average 13,106 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 12,127 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,193.29 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6273
2.4443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TZS 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 2.5740, compared to 2.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0987 TZS (High: 2.6640 / Low: 2.5653). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 TZS (High: 2.5285 / Low: 2.5063).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0987
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0547 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 2.6120) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.6248), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-0.48%).

2019 Avg (March) 2.6120
2018 Avg (March) 2.6248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6290 2.5704 2.5928
February 2.6464 2.5837 2.6106
March 2.6640 2.5653 2.6120
April 2.5727 2.5442 2.5574
May 2.5557 2.5198 2.5396
June 2.5681 2.5189 2.5316
July 2.5285 2.5063 2.5152
August 2.5442 2.4990 2.5111
September 2.5142 2.4836 2.4937
October 2.5076 2.4747 2.4868
November 2.5115 2.4629 2.4770
December 2.5035 2.4253 2.4595