2018 FJD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

430.1790 RWF

YEARLY LOW

404.1371 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

417.2937 RWF

2018 FJD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 430.1790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 404.1371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.0420 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 422.4566 to the December average rate of 415.9204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 430.1790 was up 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 421.2139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,150,895 RWF

2017 Average 2,036,755 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,020,685 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,209.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

424.9575

407.1738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 420.8062, compared to 413.7811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 420.8062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 413.7811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 18.9015 RWF (High: 430.1790 / Low: 411.2776). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3373 RWF (High: 420.0791 / Low: 413.7418).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.9015

May Spread (Stable) ±6.3373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 6.2933 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 422.4566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 398.1060), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3506 (+6.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 422.4566

2017 Avg (January) 398.1060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	430.1790	411.2776	422.4566
February	428.8614	415.4890	422.8546
March	429.2432	419.6087	423.4755
April	429.5558	416.8606	422.7793
May	420.0791	413.7418	416.4861
June	424.0278	408.5610	416.7851
July	421.5284	408.1443	414.3542
August	419.2178	407.3451	413.4692
September	418.2908	404.2003	412.4382
October	414.3012	404.1371	408.6558
November	422.6131	409.0003	417.8491
December	423.4978	408.7031	415.9204