YEARLY HIGH
1305.5482 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1219.2318 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1261.2867 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,527,741 RWF
2018 Average 6,157,111 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 6,096,159 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,582.17 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1293.3436
1238.0007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1252.9448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1269.6287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±41.8490
May Spread (Stable) ±9.7286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (December) 1288.7317
2018 Avg (December) 1228.2837

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