2018 KMF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1888 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.0407 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0782 RWF

2018 KMF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 2.1888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1481 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1158 to the December average rate of 2.0405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1888 was up 2.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,944 RWF

2017 Average 9,631 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 203 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,740.68 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1707

1.9609

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.1160, compared to 2.0404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.0206 RWF (High: 2.0613 / Low: 0.0407). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 RWF (High: 2.1766 / Low: 2.1340).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0206

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0667 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.1408) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3359 (+18.61%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.1408

2017 Avg (February) 1.8049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1643	2.0763	2.1158
February	2.1888	2.0996	2.1408
March	2.1766	2.1340	2.1532
April	2.1723	2.1244	2.1497
May	2.1333	2.0398	2.0838
June	2.0921	2.0219	2.0526
July	2.0882	2.0384	2.0633
August	2.0680	2.0054	2.0426
September	2.1127	2.0446	2.0728
October	2.0724	2.0157	2.0450
November	2.0613	0.0407	1.9783
December	2.0750	2.0092	2.0405