2019 XDR to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1305.5482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1219.2318.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.3164 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1242.6126 to the December average rate of 1288.7317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1305.5482 was up 3.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 1262.1978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
XDR to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1252.9448, compared to 1269.6287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.6839 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 41.8490 RWF (High: 1305.5482 / Low: 1263.6993). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7286 RWF (High: 1263.3960 / Low: 1253.6674).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.0578 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1288.7317) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1228.2837), the exchange rate shifted by +60.4480 (+4.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1260.8629 | 1219.2318 | 1242.6126 |
| February | 1254.4572 | 1231.9522 | 1244.9975 |
| March | 1261.3789 | 1225.1541 | 1250.6875 |
| April | 1265.2215 | 1253.0386 | 1257.9520 |
| May | 1263.3960 | 1253.6674 | 1258.3555 |
| June | 1270.6223 | 1244.7682 | 1263.0635 |
| July | 1272.9961 | 1256.3485 | 1263.1133 |
| August | 1263.0478 | 1238.0921 | 1257.0555 |
| September | 1266.7475 | 1251.8633 | 1261.5398 |
| October | 1276.3931 | 1256.5942 | 1268.6419 |
| November | 1284.3839 | 1266.4700 | 1278.6899 |
| December | 1305.5482 | 1263.6993 | 1288.7317 |