2019 XAF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6125 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.5072 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5558 RWF

2019 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.6125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.5072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5484 to the December average rate of 1.5831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6125 was down 1.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,063 RWF

2018 Average 7,819 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 7,536 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5870

1.5399

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.5491, compared to 1.5626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5491

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0629 RWF (High: 1.5701 / Low: 1.5072). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 RWF (High: 1.5526 / Low: 1.5367).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0629

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.5831) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+3.38%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.5831

2018 Avg (December) 1.5314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5761	1.5193	1.5484
February	1.5635	1.5241	1.5438
March	1.5701	1.5072	1.5443
April	1.5641	1.5359	1.5474
May	1.5526	1.5367	1.5458
June	1.5815	1.5414	1.5646
July	1.5781	1.5481	1.5631
August	1.5739	1.5352	1.5549
September	1.5652	1.5362	1.5486
October	1.5763	1.5376	1.5589
November	1.5752	1.5567	1.5668
December	1.6125	1.5501	1.5831