2018 CRC to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5484 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.4176 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5070 RWF

2018 CRC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 1.5484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.4176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1308 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5050 to the December average rate of 1.4751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5484 was up 1.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,742 RWF

2017 Average 7,412 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 7,088 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 654.20 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5458

1.4415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.5156, compared to 1.4983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5156

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0714 RWF (High: 1.4889 / Low: 1.4176). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 RWF (High: 1.5384 / Low: 1.5212).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0714

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.5371) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0940 (+6.51%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.5371

2017 Avg (August) 1.4431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5198	1.4861	1.5050
February	1.5163	1.4738	1.4942
March	1.5267	1.5018	1.5122
April	1.5365	1.5085	1.5239
May	1.5384	1.5212	1.5303
June	1.5412	1.5166	1.5278
July	1.5465	1.5160	1.5323
August	1.5484	1.5158	1.5371
September	1.5396	1.4924	1.5130
October	1.5169	1.4567	1.4823
November	1.4889	1.4176	1.4502
December	1.4914	1.4604	1.4751