YEARLY HIGH
2.7137 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.2930 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5252 RWF

2018 KZT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 2.7137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2.2930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4208 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6115 to the December average rate of 2.3730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7137 was down 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,569 RWF
2017 Average 12,866 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 11,465 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,103.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7098
2.3424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 2.6342, compared to 2.4162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1960 RWF (High: 2.4889 / Low: 2.2930). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 RWF (High: 2.6556 / Low: 2.6176).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1960
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0834 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.6549) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6718), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0169 (-0.63%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.6549
2017 Avg (April) 2.6718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6663 2.5594 2.6115
February 2.7095 2.5879 2.6514
March 2.7031 2.6531 2.6792
April 2.7137 2.6174 2.6549
May 2.6556 2.6176 2.6348
June 2.6379 2.5186 2.5734
July 2.5529 2.4863 2.5240
August 2.4989 2.4007 2.4406
September 2.4889 2.2930 2.3887
October 2.4235 2.3415 2.3838
November 2.4296 2.3525 2.3871
December 2.4057 2.3048 2.3730