YEARLY HIGH
8.8639 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.2849 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5522 RWF

2019 XPF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XPF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8.8639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 8.2849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5791 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5117 to the December average rate of 8.7021, 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 8.8639 was down 1.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.9927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,320 RWF
2018 Average 42,980 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 41,424 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,895.31 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.7237
8.4647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 8.5150, compared to 8.5893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.3457 RWF (High: 8.6306 / Low: 8.2849). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0870 RWF (High: 8.5343 / Low: 8.4473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3457
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0870

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 0.0447 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 8.7021) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.4179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2842 (+3.38%).

2019 Avg (December) 8.7021
2018 Avg (December) 8.4179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6635 8.3517 8.5117
February 8.5946 8.3778 8.4862
March 8.6306 8.2849 8.4888
April 8.5977 8.4427 8.5057
May 8.5343 8.4473 8.4974
June 8.6937 8.4728 8.6004
July 8.6745 8.5100 8.5921
August 8.6516 8.4388 8.5474
September 8.6038 8.4445 8.5126
October 8.6646 8.4518 8.5691
November 8.6590 8.5568 8.6126
December 8.8639 8.5209 8.7021