2018 AWG to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

497.2233 RWF

YEARLY LOW

469.7070 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

484.6360 RWF

2018 AWG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 497.2233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 469.7070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.5164 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 476.7553 to the December average rate of 490.4582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 497.2233 was up 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 482.5022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,486,117 RWF

2017 Average 2,335,855 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,348,535 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,581.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

492.9468

475.0907

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 481.1338, compared to 488.1383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 481.1338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 488.1383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 14.1487 RWF (High: 483.8556 / Low: 469.7070). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1098 RWF (High: 485.1019 / Low: 478.9921).

February Spread (Volatile) ±14.1487

March Spread (Stable) ±6.1098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 490.4582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 479.5023), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9560 (+2.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 490.4582

2017 Avg (December) 479.5023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	481.6112	472.0684	476.7553
February	483.8556	469.7070	476.5787
March	485.1019	478.9921	481.6210
April	487.0116	478.9921	483.1335
May	487.0155	480.5804	484.2937
June	488.6197	480.7139	484.4204
July	491.2256	480.6472	485.9085
August	491.4561	479.7097	486.7731
September	491.8289	480.4205	487.3438
October	492.1386	481.9455	486.8872
November	495.0593	486.1122	491.4588
December	497.2233	483.8900	490.4582