2018 FKP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1237.7563 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1093.9847 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1159.6119 RWF

2018 FKP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1237.7563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 1093.9847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 143.7715 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1179.5961 to the December average rate of 1118.5550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1237.7563 was up 6.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1158.8851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,188,781 RWF

2017 Average 5,405,818 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,469,924 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 718,857.70 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1222.5344

1109.1023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1183.9606, compared to 1135.2632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 48.6974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1183.9606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1135.2632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 67.1890 RWF (High: 1214.9536 / Low: 1147.7645). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.1366 RWF (High: 1157.8874 / Low: 1130.7508).

January Spread (Volatile) ±67.1890

July Spread (Stable) ±27.1366

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 46.9268 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -46.9268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1213.0817) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1057.1153), the exchange rate shifted by +155.9664 (+14.75%).

2018 Avg (April) 1213.0817

2017 Avg (April) 1057.1153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1214.9536	1147.7645	1179.5961
February	1209.8706	1168.5474	1192.2706
March	1226.5064	1180.8330	1201.0327
April	1237.7563	1188.6960	1213.0817
May	1178.1805	1145.7315	1166.1549
June	1171.4459	1132.9086	1151.6277
July	1157.8874	1130.7508	1145.1537
August	1148.3665	1098.2205	1122.9130
September	1162.4038	1130.4404	1142.6816
October	1163.9756	1113.1782	1140.9528
November	1162.5465	1129.7809	1141.3234
December	1141.2148	1093.9847	1118.5550