2018 BDT to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.6684 RWF

YEARLY LOW

10.1191 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3574 RWF

2018 BDT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 10.6684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 10.1191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5493 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2804 to the December average rate of 10.5289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.6684 was up 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,342 RWF

2017 Average 51,653 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 50,596 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,746.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.5951

10.1949

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 10.2793, compared to 10.4355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3279 RWF (High: 10.5061 / Low: 10.1782). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1306 RWF (High: 10.2922 / Low: 10.1615).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3279

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.5289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1663 (+1.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.5289

2017 Avg (December) 10.3626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.3876	10.1410	10.2804
February	10.4169	10.1191	10.2580
March	10.4294	10.2533	10.3443
April	10.4421	10.1755	10.3198
May	10.2922	10.1615	10.2283
June	10.3334	10.1623	10.2450
July	10.3861	10.1966	10.3218
August	10.5061	10.1782	10.3650
September	10.5193	10.3239	10.4466
October	10.5315	10.2112	10.3888
November	10.6316	10.4360	10.5617
December	10.6684	10.3865	10.5289