2018 MRO to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.2589 RWF

YEARLY LOW

2.3751 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4485 RWF

2018 MRO to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 4.2589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 2.3751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8838 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4053 to the December average rate of 2.4732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.2589 was up 76.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,294 RWF

2017 Average 11,653 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 11,875 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,418.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5863

2.3847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.4200, compared to 2.4770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4200

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.8261 RWF (High: 4.2589 / Low: 2.4328). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 RWF (High: 2.4323 / Low: 2.4017).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8261

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0913 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.5695) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2377 (+10.19%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.5695

2017 Avg (October) 2.3318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4399	2.3790	2.4053
February	2.4356	2.3751	2.4015
March	2.4323	2.4017	2.4172
April	2.4554	2.4031	2.4269
May	2.4475	2.4157	2.4345
June	2.4551	2.4157	2.4348
July	2.4654	2.4123	2.4411
August	2.4676	2.4157	2.4468
September	2.4763	2.4196	2.4534
October	4.2589	2.4328	2.5695
November	2.4961	2.4510	2.4783
December	2.5070	2.4398	2.4732