YEARLY HIGH
67.4681 RWF
YEARLY LOW
59.4356 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.1536 RWF

2019 SZL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 67.4681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 59.4356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0325 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.0899 to the December average rate of 64.8433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 67.4681 was down 9.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 74.4417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 337,340 RWF
2018 Average 329,919 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 297,178 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,162.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

65.5536
60.2237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 63.3755, compared to 62.9317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.3755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.9317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 6.4074 RWF (High: 67.4681 / Low: 61.0607). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7006 RWF (High: 65.9380 / Low: 64.2375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.4074
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 4.4416 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 64.0899) against the same month in 2018 (average: 69.9887), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8988 (-8.43%).

2019 Avg (January) 64.0899
2018 Avg (January) 69.9887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.4681 61.0607 64.0899
February 67.0476 62.8551 64.7318
March 63.3359 61.2794 62.4261
April 64.7567 62.4588 63.9077
May 63.8923 61.7537 62.8604
June 64.4672 60.0495 62.2370
July 65.9380 64.2375 65.1094
August 64.4902 59.4356 60.6679
September 63.3251 60.4599 62.1176
October 63.4441 60.3969 62.0412
November 63.7386 60.6168 62.8111
December 67.2169 62.7986 64.8433