YEARLY HIGH
243.6703 RWF
YEARLY LOW
229.5488 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
236.4969 RWF

2018 AED to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 243.6703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 229.5488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1215 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.3989 to the December average rate of 240.3770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 243.6703 was up 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 234.7188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,218,351 RWF
2017 Average 1,141,715 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,147,744 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,607.46 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

241.7189
231.5122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 234.2243, compared to 238.7696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 234.2243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 238.7696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 6.5461 RWF (High: 243.6703 / Low: 237.1242). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8126 RWF (High: 236.9436 / Low: 234.1310).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.5461
May Spread (Stable) ±2.8126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4913 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 240.3770) against the same month in 2017 (average: 233.4700), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9070 (+2.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 240.3770
2017 Avg (December) 233.4700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 234.7679 230.0511 232.3989
February 235.4011 229.5488 232.3627
March 235.7427 232.7789 234.0597
April 235.9983 232.7736 234.8923
May 236.9436 234.1310 235.7885
June 237.7995 234.1295 235.8438
July 238.9223 234.1295 236.6291
August 239.8283 234.1295 237.5557
September 240.3411 235.5014 238.5654
October 241.1663 236.1821 238.6218
November 242.5979 238.2186 240.8683
December 243.6703 237.1242 240.3770