YEARLY HIGH
503.2801 RWF
YEARLY LOW
466.1530 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
483.0423 RWF

2018 ANG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 503.2801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 466.1530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.1272 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 478.3173 to the December average rate of 497.0941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 503.2801 was up 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 482.6663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,516,401 RWF
2017 Average 2,354,992 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,330,765 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,635.77 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

501.3117
469.8963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 480.7047, compared to 485.3800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 480.7047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 485.3800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 25.6033 RWF (High: 494.5391 / Low: 468.9358). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9641 RWF (High: 484.7706 / Low: 478.8065).

September Spread (Volatile) ±25.6033
March Spread (Stable) ±5.9641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.2720 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 497.0941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 480.2981), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7960 (+3.50%).

2018 Avg (December) 497.0941
2017 Avg (December) 480.2981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 482.1604 471.9084 478.3173
February 484.4938 472.1671 478.0567
March 484.7706 478.8065 481.7065
April 486.0110 478.8460 483.3819
May 486.2055 478.9171 482.9794
June 486.4572 473.7243 479.7862
July 478.5884 466.3553 472.5143
August 477.2125 466.1530 472.7184
September 494.5391 468.9358 477.3488
October 499.5710 488.7910 493.9105
November 501.8860 493.0422 498.6938
December 503.2801 490.9197 497.0941