2018 KGS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0261 RWF

YEARLY LOW

12.2109 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6939 RWF

2018 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 13.0261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 12.2109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8152 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3637 to the December average rate of 12.8506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0261 was down 12.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.8042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,130 RWF

2017 Average 61,004 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 61,054 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,076.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.9291

12.3123

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 12.5667, compared to 12.8210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5667

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4347 RWF (High: 12.7106 / Low: 12.2759). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1767 RWF (High: 12.6832 / Low: 12.5065).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4347

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0685 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.8506) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.3172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5334 (+4.33%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.8506

2017 Avg (December) 12.3172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5400	12.2109	12.3637
February	12.7106	12.2759	12.4901
March	12.7119	12.5347	12.6125
April	12.6832	12.5065	12.6158
May	12.7535	12.5550	12.6352
June	12.7707	12.5867	12.6831
July	12.8665	12.5879	12.7394
August	12.9288	12.6215	12.8062
September	12.9561	12.6949	12.8604
October	12.9321	12.6651	12.7920
November	12.9694	12.7406	12.8777
December	13.0261	12.6768	12.8506