2018 BBD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

447.5000 RWF

YEARLY LOW

421.5775 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

434.3372 RWF

2018 BBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 447.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 421.5775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9225 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 426.8024 to the December average rate of 441.4576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 447.5000 was up 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 431.0725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,237,500 RWF

2017 Average 2,096,743 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,107,888 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,612.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

443.9333

425.1776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 430.1604, compared to 438.5140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 430.1604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 438.5140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 12.0000 RWF (High: 447.5000 / Low: 435.5000). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1683 RWF (High: 435.1683 / Low: 430.0000).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.0000

May Spread (Stable) ±5.1683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9127 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 441.4576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 428.7548), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7028 (+2.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 441.4576

2017 Avg (December) 428.7548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	431.1627	422.5000	426.8024
February	432.3255	421.5775	426.7406
March	432.9530	427.5000	429.8543
April	433.4125	427.5000	431.3843
May	435.1683	430.0000	433.0394
June	436.7043	430.0000	433.1413
July	438.8025	430.0000	434.5851
August	440.4663	430.0000	436.2896
September	441.3981	432.5000	438.1392
October	442.9237	433.7500	438.2419
November	445.5523	437.5000	442.3703
December	447.5000	435.5000	441.4576