2018 ILS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

252.4920 RWF

YEARLY LOW

231.4503 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

241.7927 RWF

2018 ILS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 252.4920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 231.4503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0417 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.5264 to the December average rate of 235.2152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 252.4920 was up 1.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 247.8623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,262,460 RWF

2017 Average 1,166,843 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,157,252 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,208.56 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

250.9575

233.7841

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 244.5303, compared to 239.0552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 244.5303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.0552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 12.7162 RWF (High: 244.1665 / Low: 231.4503). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9077 RWF (High: 243.5068 / Low: 238.5991).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.7162

May Spread (Stable) ±4.9077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.5350 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 249.5264) against the same month in 2017 (average: 217.2425), the exchange rate shifted by +32.2839 (+14.86%).

2018 Avg (January) 249.5264

2017 Avg (January) 217.2425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	252.4920	246.3698	249.5264
February	247.9250	240.0068	243.9914
March	250.7939	245.2441	248.0405
April	247.1031	240.3846	243.8527
May	243.5068	238.5991	241.4005
June	245.4774	235.2191	240.3705
July	241.5089	236.3754	238.6069
August	244.1665	231.4503	238.1243
September	246.7557	238.3125	243.9442
October	243.2778	235.9272	239.6222
November	241.6387	236.5267	238.8183
December	240.0031	231.9109	235.2152