2018 AZN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

525.6975 RWF

YEARLY LOW

496.7593 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

511.0011 RWF

2018 AZN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 525.6975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 496.7593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.9382 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 504.3567 to the December average rate of 518.5993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 525.6975 was up 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 510.2959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,628,488 RWF

2017 Average 2,440,761 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,483,797 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 144,690.94 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

521.2029

502.8252

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 506.8610, compared to 515.1412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 506.8610

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 515.1412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 15.3988 RWF (High: 512.1581 / Low: 496.7593). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0715 RWF (High: 511.2110 / Low: 505.1395).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.3988

May Spread (Stable) ±6.0715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 1.0722 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 518.5993) against the same month in 2017 (average: 505.2658), the exchange rate shifted by +13.3335 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (December) 518.5993

2017 Avg (December) 505.2658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	510.2517	497.6471	504.3567
February	512.1581	496.7593	505.2529
March	512.5216	502.2026	507.0554
April	511.0385	502.2026	506.8761
May	511.2110	505.1395	508.7100
June	514.1327	505.1395	508.9150
July	515.4802	505.1395	510.5258
August	517.4347	505.1395	512.5281
September	518.5294	508.0764	514.7010
October	520.3216	509.5448	514.8216
November	523.4095	513.9501	519.6714
December	525.6975	511.6006	518.5993