2018 HTG to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5260 RWF

YEARLY LOW

11.2961 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.8856 RWF

2018 HTG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 13.5260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 11.2961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2299 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2346 to the December average rate of 11.6097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5260 was down 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,630 RWF

2017 Average 64,620 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 56,481 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,149.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.5786

11.4307

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 13.2930, compared to 12.4781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2930

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.8424 RWF (High: 12.1385 / Low: 11.2961). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2356 RWF (High: 13.4620 / Low: 13.2264).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8424

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5742 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 13.3996) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1810), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2186 (+10.00%).

2018 Avg (May) 13.3996

2017 Avg (May) 12.1810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4501	12.9045	13.2346
February	13.4925	13.1430	13.3057
March	13.4620	13.2264	13.3377
April	13.4427	13.2025	13.3177
May	13.5260	13.2731	13.3996
June	13.5213	12.9102	13.1628
July	13.4159	12.8237	13.0897
August	13.1940	12.6003	12.9548
September	12.7636	12.4224	12.6301
October	12.6205	12.1829	12.4004
November	12.4465	12.0159	12.1839
December	12.1385	11.2961	11.6097