2018 BRL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

271.0346 RWF

YEARLY LOW

207.4475 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

239.2639 RWF

2018 BRL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 271.0346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 207.4475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.5871 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.1044 to the December average rate of 226.9426, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 271.0346 was down 0.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 272.7041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,775,865 RWF

2017 Average 6,569,562 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,186,188 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,589,676.97 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

271.3282

208.6430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 252.0620, compared to 226.4658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.5962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 252.0620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.4658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 23.6724 RWF (High: 242.2845 / Low: 218.6121). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1164 RWF (High: 231.4127 / Low: 222.2963).

October Spread (Volatile) ±23.6724

December Spread (Stable) ±9.1164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 14.6665 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.6665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 266.1044) against the same month in 2017 (average: 259.3420), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7624 (+2.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 266.1044

2017 Avg (January) 259.3420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.0346	258.9134	266.1044
February	267.3037	256.5348	262.8254
March	268.4698	258.5009	262.1843
April	262.0451	246.6381	253.2521
May	246.8183	232.3966	238.5856
June	234.5866	221.8204	229.4203
July	237.8886	218.7238	227.6592
August	235.4120	212.1766	222.7698
September	218.7641	207.4475	213.8667
October	242.2845	218.6121	233.2959
November	238.8220	224.2972	234.2608
December	231.4127	222.2963	226.9426