2018 BOB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

129.4784 RWF

YEARLY LOW

121.4641 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

125.7174 RWF

2018 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 129.4784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 121.4641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0143 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.5005 to the December average rate of 127.7476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 129.4784 was up 4.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 124.3579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 647,392 RWF

2017 Average 604,482 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 607,320 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,071.51 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

128.5943

123.0338

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 124.4859, compared to 126.9489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.4859

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.9489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.4197 RWF (High: 127.7202 / Low: 124.3004). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5136 RWF (High: 125.9221 / Low: 124.4085).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4197

May Spread (Stable) ±1.5136

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 0.3833 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 127.7476) against the same month in 2017 (average: 124.0421), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7056 (+2.99%).

2018 Avg (December) 127.7476

2017 Avg (December) 124.0421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	124.5448	121.4641	123.5005
February	125.1305	122.0066	123.4972
March	125.2774	123.7335	124.3970
April	125.5462	123.7013	124.8747
May	125.9221	124.4085	125.3175
June	126.3327	124.4328	125.3286
July	127.5058	124.3803	125.9034
August	127.7202	124.3004	126.3370
September	127.6103	125.2106	126.7171
October	128.3351	125.5099	126.8574
November	128.9149	126.2835	128.1309
December	129.4784	126.1010	127.7476