YEARLY HIGH
5.1757 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.8152 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5438 RWF

2018 AOA to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.1757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 2.8152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3605 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7934 to the December average rate of 2.8579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1757 was down 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,879 RWF
2017 Average 25,275 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 14,076 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,802.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.9873
2.6602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 4.0229, compared to 3.0647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.0511 RWF (High: 5.1757 / Low: 4.1246). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 RWF (High: 2.8887 / Low: 2.8285).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0511
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7311 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.7934) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.9966), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2032 (-4.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.7934
2017 Avg (January) 4.9966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1757 4.1246 4.7934
February 4.1397 4.0063 4.0622
March 4.0543 3.9793 4.0151
April 4.0428 3.8284 3.9575
May 3.8317 3.6198 3.7293
June 3.6660 3.4502 3.5801
July 3.4984 3.3650 3.4321
August 3.3944 3.1877 3.2819
September 3.1890 2.9672 3.0692
October 2.9636 2.8440 2.8931
November 2.8887 2.8285 2.8541
December 2.8951 2.8152 2.8579