2018 MDL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.0104 RWF

YEARLY LOW

49.3667 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.7031 RWF

2018 MDL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 53.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 49.3667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6438 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.3677 to the December average rate of 51.4113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.0104 was up 5.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.2185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265,052 RWF

2017 Average 228,064 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 246,833 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,218.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.6736

50.1581

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 51.5279, compared to 51.8784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.5279

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.0706 RWF (High: 52.2635 / Low: 50.1929). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0364 RWF (High: 52.9053 / Low: 51.8689).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0706

April Spread (Stable) ±1.0364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 52.4640) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.5332), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9308 (+12.75%).

2018 Avg (August) 52.4640

2017 Avg (August) 46.5332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.3475	49.3667	50.3677
February	52.2635	50.1929	51.1858
March	52.3639	51.2698	51.8869
April	52.9053	51.8689	52.4514
May	52.5752	50.9654	51.9277
June	51.9563	50.7004	51.3478
July	52.9391	51.0579	52.0173
August	53.0104	51.9180	52.4640
September	52.8689	51.2863	52.1392
October	52.2913	50.9204	51.5296
November	52.1641	51.1041	51.7090
December	52.3159	50.5482	51.4113