2018 GTQ to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

117.5223 RWF

YEARLY LOW

112.1796 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

115.4700 RWF

2018 GTQ to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 117.5223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 112.1796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3427 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.1082 to the December average rate of 114.1734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 117.5223 was up 0.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 117.1818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 587,611 RWF

2017 Average 570,481 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 560,898 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,713.36 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

116.6834

113.1440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 116.0965, compared to 114.8434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.0965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.8434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.9634 RWF (High: 116.4620 / Low: 112.4986). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7291 RWF (High: 116.9954 / Low: 115.2662).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.9634

April Spread (Stable) ±1.7291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 115.9340) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.5925), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3415 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 115.9340

2017 Avg (February) 112.5925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	117.0593	114.6060	116.1082
February	117.5223	114.5505	115.9340
March	117.2759	115.2252	116.1628
April	116.9954	115.2662	116.3692
May	117.1085	115.1454	116.3884
June	116.8229	114.7546	115.6166
July	117.1511	114.7321	115.9537
August	117.1876	114.7509	116.2717
September	116.4620	112.4986	114.4560
October	114.9454	112.1796	113.4390
November	115.7256	113.2886	114.7668
December	115.7198	112.6895	114.1734