2018 JOD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1261.4446 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1189.2155 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1224.2434 RWF

2018 JOD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1261.4446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1189.2155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.2291 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1202.9660 to the December average rate of 1244.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1261.4446 was up 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 1215.9997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,307,223 RWF

2017 Average 5,913,101 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,946,078 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 361,145.42 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1251.3802

1198.5647

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 1212.5625, compared to 1235.9243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.3618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1212.5625

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1235.9243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 33.9977 RWF (High: 1261.4446 / Low: 1227.4469). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.5112 RWF (High: 1220.4402 / Low: 1205.9289).

December Spread (Volatile) ±33.9977

March Spread (Stable) ±14.5112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.9735 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1244.0054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1209.0478), the exchange rate shifted by +34.9576 (+2.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 1244.0054

2017 Avg (December) 1209.0478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1216.2540	1191.5261	1202.9660
February	1219.5342	1189.2155	1203.0203
March	1220.4402	1205.9289	1212.1929
April	1221.7355	1205.0689	1216.0255
May	1226.6849	1211.9384	1220.6991
June	1231.0148	1210.4033	1220.4709
July	1236.9293	1212.1110	1224.9793
August	1241.6193	1212.1161	1229.6776
September	1244.2460	1217.4405	1234.6134
October	1248.5465	1222.6869	1235.2910
November	1255.7721	1233.2524	1246.9789
December	1261.4446	1227.4469	1244.0054