2018 DOP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.8288 RWF

YEARLY LOW

17.2564 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.5166 RWF

2018 DOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 17.8288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 17.2564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5725 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6028 to the December average rate of 17.5226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.8288 was down 1.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.0095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,144 RWF

2017 Average 88,603 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 86,282 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,862.35 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.7297

17.3850

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 17.4793, compared to 17.5538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4968 RWF (High: 17.8061 / Low: 17.3092). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1669 RWF (High: 17.5565 / Low: 17.3895).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4968

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1669

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1784 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 17.7009) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.7723), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0714 (-0.40%).

2018 Avg (November) 17.7009

2017 Avg (November) 17.7723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.7626	17.3402	17.6028
February	17.6136	17.2564	17.4458
March	17.5755	17.3090	17.4137
April	17.5307	17.3147	17.4360
May	17.5565	17.3895	17.4866
June	17.6481	17.3556	17.4910
July	17.6362	17.3344	17.5090
August	17.6289	17.2830	17.5089
September	17.6995	17.3399	17.5301
October	17.7538	17.3538	17.5513
November	17.8288	17.5517	17.7009
December	17.8061	17.3092	17.5226