YEARLY HIGH
173.7177 RWF
YEARLY LOW
146.8951 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.6234 RWF

2019 TRY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TRY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 173.7177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 146.8951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8226 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.0074 to the December average rate of 159.5466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 173.7177 was down 24.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 230.0327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,685,886 RWF
2018 Average 9,237,150 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,344,755 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,341,130.90 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

171.0734
148.1671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 160.2449, compared to 161.0020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.2449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.0020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 13.8734 RWF (High: 173.7177 / Low: 159.8443). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0843 RWF (High: 163.7383 / Low: 160.6540).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.8734
November Spread (Stable) ±3.0843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.0096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 166.0074) against the same month in 2018 (average: 226.3520), the exchange rate shifted by -60.3446 (-26.66%).

2019 Avg (January) 166.0074
2018 Avg (January) 226.3520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.7177 159.8443 166.0074
February 171.9043 166.5817 169.1646
March 168.2321 155.3007 163.5230
April 163.5841 151.7458 156.5135
May 154.9645 146.8951 150.0760
June 158.9417 153.5463 156.1849
July 164.4265 158.8784 161.2343
August 166.7351 155.0451 162.1877
September 163.7948 157.5214 161.4295
October 162.6901 156.1713 159.6098
November 163.7383 160.6540 162.0039
December 162.6170 157.1402 159.5466