YEARLY HIGH
252.7249 RWF
YEARLY LOW
233.2369 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.0001 RWF

2019 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 252.7249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 233.2369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.4879 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.1801 to the December average rate of 249.1474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 252.7249 was up 5.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 238.5363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,263,624 RWF
2018 Average 1,158,112 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,166,185 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,439.75 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

250.3441
235.9834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RWF 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 239.7901, compared to 246.2100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.7901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.2100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 8.0685 RWF (High: 252.7249 / Low: 244.6564). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7725 RWF (High: 242.8596 / Low: 241.0871).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.0685
May Spread (Stable) ±1.7725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 249.1474) against the same month in 2018 (average: 235.3442), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8031 (+5.87%).

2019 Avg (December) 249.1474
2018 Avg (December) 235.3442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.9591 233.2369 237.1801
February 239.7513 235.9654 237.8850
March 240.8169 234.6135 239.0272
April 241.9142 239.9396 240.9194
May 242.8596 241.0871 241.6119
June 243.3482 238.6196 242.1168
July 244.5574 242.4194 243.7650
August 245.2974 240.9649 244.1347
September 246.7227 243.7606 245.7530
October 247.3235 244.8280 246.4886
November 249.1915 244.7154 247.9716
December 252.7249 244.6564 249.1474