2018 MGA to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2799 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.2417 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2603 RWF

2018 MGA to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.2799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.2417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2632 to the December average rate of 0.2487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2799 was down 3.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,399 RWF

2017 Average 1,344 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,209 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2756

0.2432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.2662, compared to 0.2544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0136 RWF (High: 0.2799 / Low: 0.2663). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 RWF (High: 0.2701 / Low: 0.2655).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2729) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+4.21%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2729

2017 Avg (March) 0.2619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2665	0.2602	0.2632
February	0.2759	0.2625	0.2694
March	0.2799	0.2663	0.2729
April	0.2701	0.2655	0.2683
May	0.2685	0.2603	0.2658
June	0.2605	0.2541	0.2577
July	0.2673	0.2562	0.2600
August	0.2655	0.2609	0.2638
September	0.2640	0.2521	0.2576
October	0.2556	0.2478	0.2503
November	0.2509	0.2417	0.2459
December	0.2539	0.2419	0.2487