2018 GHS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

195.9519 RWF

YEARLY LOW

175.1008 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

185.7051 RWF

2018 GHS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 195.9519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 175.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8511 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.9848 to the December average rate of 179.5358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 195.9519 was down 3.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 202.5715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 979,759 RWF

2017 Average 953,725 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 875,504 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,255.32 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

195.6856

178.0676

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 189.9925, compared to 181.4178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.9925

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.4178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 10.4169 RWF (High: 186.8075 / Low: 176.3906). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1988 RWF (High: 195.9519 / Low: 192.7531).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.4169

April Spread (Stable) ±3.1988

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.1379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 194.2174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 198.2876), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0702 (-2.05%).

2018 Avg (April) 194.2174

2017 Avg (April) 198.2876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	190.3363	185.7770	187.9848
February	193.5307	187.0927	190.8766
March	195.8138	191.9283	194.0121
April	195.9519	192.7531	194.2174
May	193.2916	184.1466	189.5009
June	186.3667	179.5407	183.3629
July	183.2568	178.4232	181.3256
August	186.0232	177.5897	181.8778
September	186.8075	176.3906	183.0108
October	184.5587	175.1008	180.7735
November	185.3556	178.5946	181.9835
December	183.0399	175.2515	179.5358