YEARLY HIGH
0.3185 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2662 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2943 RWF

2018 COP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.3185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2976 to the December average rate of 0.2740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3185 was up 7.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,592,258 RWF
2017 Average 1,421,553 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,331,159 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261,098.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3145
0.2703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.3018, compared to 0.2868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0208 RWF (High: 0.2957 / Low: 0.2748). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 RWF (High: 0.3056 / Low: 0.2963).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3108) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+6.95%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3108
2017 Avg (April) 0.2906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3049 0.2849 0.2976
February 0.3069 0.2908 0.2979
March 0.3096 0.2953 0.3024
April 0.3185 0.3035 0.3108
May 0.3080 0.2981 0.3023
June 0.3098 0.2934 0.2999
July 0.3056 0.2963 0.3019
August 0.3012 0.2880 0.2949
September 0.2947 0.2835 0.2887
October 0.2957 0.2748 0.2842
November 0.2821 0.2719 0.2773
December 0.2804 0.2662 0.2740