YEARLY HIGH
2374.1627 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2236.6337 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2302.5397 RWF

2018 BHD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2374.1627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 2236.6337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.5290 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2264.6829 to the December average rate of 2342.2968, 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 2374.1627 was up 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 2285.6431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,870,814 RWF
2017 Average 11,120,461 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 11,183,169 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 687,645.07 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2356.5748
2255.4781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 2280.5859, compared to 2324.4934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.9075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2280.5859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2324.4934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 63.6770 RWF (High: 2374.1627 / Low: 2310.4858). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.3844 RWF (High: 2305.6253 / Low: 2277.2408).

December Spread (Volatile) ±63.6770
May Spread (Stable) ±28.3844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.8533 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2342.2968) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2274.2483), the exchange rate shifted by +68.0485 (+2.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 2342.2968
2017 Avg (December) 2274.2483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2287.5171 2241.5636 2264.6829
February 2293.4840 2236.6337 2263.9028
March 2296.4977 2267.9647 2280.2814
April 2303.1499 2267.6098 2288.4216
May 2305.6253 2277.2408 2295.4849
June 2313.2548 2269.9155 2290.7419
July 2320.5768 2261.4023 2294.5899
August 2335.9477 2276.0757 2312.2529
September 2341.4731 2294.7340 2324.2088
October 2349.9524 2301.3540 2325.4619
November 2363.7669 2322.7848 2348.1501
December 2374.1627 2310.4858 2342.2968