2018 GEL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

362.9340 RWF

YEARLY LOW

326.6791 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

349.7632 RWF

2018 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 362.9340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 326.6791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2549 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.7706 to the December average rate of 331.6163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 362.9340 was up 2.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 354.9817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,814,670 RWF

2017 Average 1,680,710 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,633,396 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,274.43 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

360.6774

328.9744

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 348.6531, compared to 350.8733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 348.6531

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.8733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 30.3271 RWF (High: 362.9340 / Low: 332.6069). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5328 RWF (High: 357.1529 / Low: 350.6201).

November Spread (Volatile) ±30.3271

April Spread (Stable) ±6.5328

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 18.5288 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.5288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 350.1450) against the same month in 2017 (average: 330.8661), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2790 (+5.83%).

2018 Avg (November) 350.1450

2017 Avg (November) 330.8661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	343.6843	327.5226	333.7706
February	351.1503	340.6588	347.0097
March	354.4978	347.4417	351.3683
April	357.1529	350.6201	353.8822
May	357.4580	347.2579	352.9441
June	357.0565	349.3197	352.9434
July	358.3828	351.0922	355.1225
August	358.8776	347.7920	353.5904
September	360.7682	348.3134	356.7304
October	361.2390	354.5172	358.0355
November	362.9340	332.6069	350.1450
December	336.7146	326.6791	331.6163