2018 GYD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2782 RWF

YEARLY LOW

4.0627 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1700 RWF

2018 GYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 4.2782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 4.0627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2155 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1225 to the December average rate of 4.2223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.2782 was up 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.1713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,391 RWF

2017 Average 20,221 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 20,313 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,077.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2462

4.1085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 4.1424, compared to 4.1976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1377 RWF (High: 4.2011 / Low: 4.0634). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 RWF (High: 4.1773 / Low: 4.1271).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1377

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4.1959) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0575), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1384 (+3.41%).

2018 Avg (October) 4.1959

2017 Avg (October) 4.0575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2011	4.0634	4.1225
February	4.1737	4.0627	4.1200
March	4.1773	4.1271	4.1537
April	4.1900	4.1215	4.1645
May	4.1708	4.1172	4.1460
June	4.1964	4.1128	4.1480
July	4.2228	4.1095	4.1639
August	4.2130	4.1015	4.1764
September	4.2268	4.1399	4.1925
October	4.2782	4.1484	4.1959
November	4.2611	4.1909	4.2348
December	4.2746	4.1699	4.2223