2018 BAM to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

548.9478 RWF

YEARLY LOW

504.0565 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

525.0347 RWF

2018 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 548.9478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 504.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.8913 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 531.9637 to the December average rate of 513.8045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 548.9478 was up 4.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 525.5715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,744,739 RWF

2017 Average 2,423,218 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,520,282 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,456.54 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

544.9715

510.9712

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 532.7109, compared to 517.3584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.3525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 532.7109

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 517.3584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 25.0276 RWF (High: 545.3941 / Low: 520.3666). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8930 RWF (High: 547.0350 / Low: 538.1420).

January Spread (Volatile) ±25.0276

March Spread (Stable) ±8.8930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 18.1727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 539.0350) against the same month in 2017 (average: 454.4893), the exchange rate shifted by +84.5457 (+18.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 539.0350

2017 Avg (February) 454.4893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	545.3941	520.3666	531.9637
February	548.9478	529.1834	539.0350
March	547.0350	538.1420	542.0079
April	546.5241	534.7432	542.1381
May	533.9832	511.4379	523.9654
June	527.7811	507.2839	517.1556
July	535.8180	511.8924	520.5749
August	526.5412	504.0565	515.3641
September	537.2103	513.5248	523.7937
October	526.1393	507.5818	514.9644
November	531.3935	508.7320	515.6490
December	523.6768	505.0202	513.8045