2018 BGN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

548.7861 RWF

YEARLY LOW

501.3963 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

524.5328 RWF

2018 BGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 548.7861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 501.3963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.3898 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 532.4561 to the December average rate of 513.5332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 548.7861 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 526.2811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,743,931 RWF

2017 Average 2,423,855 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,506,982 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,948.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

544.8733

510.6841

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 532.6286, compared to 516.4370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 532.6286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 516.4370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 26.1682 RWF (High: 527.5646 / Low: 501.3963). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2266 RWF (High: 518.9091 / Low: 509.6825).

August Spread (Volatile) ±26.1682

November Spread (Stable) ±9.2266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 17.6928 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 538.9551) against the same month in 2017 (average: 454.2250), the exchange rate shifted by +84.7301 (+18.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 538.9551

2017 Avg (February) 454.2250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	543.3856	520.9071	532.4561
February	548.7861	529.2231	538.9551
March	548.5468	537.2557	542.0242
April	546.5576	534.2676	541.4180
May	530.7731	511.6911	523.7252
June	526.9806	509.5390	517.1932
July	526.0077	512.6371	519.5209
August	527.5646	501.3963	514.7718
September	530.3274	514.7659	521.9834
October	521.5632	507.4782	514.7572
November	518.9091	509.6825	514.0558
December	522.6811	505.7263	513.5332