2018 IRR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0241 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.0196 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0214 RWF

2018 IRR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0237 to the December average rate of 0.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0241 was down 13.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 121 RWF

2017 Average 127 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 98 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.52 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0240

0.0197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0224, compared to 0.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 RWF (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0204). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RWF (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0206).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0262), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-9.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0237

2017 Avg (January) 0.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0241	0.0230	0.0237
February	0.0233	0.0228	0.0230
March	0.0232	0.0228	0.0229
April	0.0231	0.0227	0.0230
May	0.0232	0.0204	0.0214
June	0.0207	0.0202	0.0205
July	0.0204	0.0198	0.0201
August	0.0204	0.0196	0.0201
September	0.0205	0.0200	0.0203
October	0.0208	0.0203	0.0206
November	0.0210	0.0206	0.0208
December	0.0212	0.0205	0.0209