2018 MVR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.9286 RWF

YEARLY LOW

54.7499 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.2559 RWF

2018 MVR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 57.9286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 54.7499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1788 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.4171 to the December average rate of 57.1293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.9286 was down 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.5384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 289,643 RWF

2017 Average 271,737 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 273,749 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,893.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.4444

55.0950

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 55.7026, compared to 56.8092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.7026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.8092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.5715 RWF (High: 57.9286 / Low: 56.3571). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7020 RWF (High: 56.1506 / Low: 55.4486).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5715

May Spread (Stable) ±0.7020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1263 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 57.1293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 55.6660), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4632 (+2.63%).

2018 Avg (December) 57.1293

2017 Avg (December) 55.6660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.9593	54.8350	55.4171
February	55.9282	54.7499	55.2908
March	56.0448	55.3390	55.6465
April	56.2336	55.4839	55.9217
May	56.1506	55.4486	55.8599
June	56.5874	55.5321	56.0799
July	56.8751	55.8078	56.3384
August	56.9814	55.8402	56.5280
September	57.3244	56.1322	56.8161
October	57.5226	56.3312	56.7949
November	57.6765	56.5977	57.2487
December	57.9286	56.3571	57.1293