2018 NZD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

639.2172 RWF

YEARLY LOW

558.7567 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

601.3019 RWF

2018 NZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 639.2172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 558.7567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.4604 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 619.1882 to the December average rate of 600.8247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 639.2172 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 625.6456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,196,086 RWF

2017 Average 2,980,751 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,793,784 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 402,302.15 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

629.7712

566.5651

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 615.6113, compared to 586.9925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.6188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 615.6113

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 586.9925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 32.4088 RWF (High: 614.2959 / Low: 581.8871). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.9573 RWF (High: 630.0104 / Low: 617.0532).

June Spread (Volatile) ±32.4088

March Spread (Stable) ±12.9573

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 22.4273 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.4273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 624.5040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 583.2218), the exchange rate shifted by +41.2822 (+7.08%).

2018 Avg (April) 624.5040

2017 Avg (April) 583.2218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	630.9301	606.4516	619.1882
February	636.6660	611.1533	623.4053
March	630.0104	617.0532	623.4990
April	639.2172	608.7590	624.5040
May	609.2462	594.5148	602.0767
June	614.2959	581.8871	600.9945
July	600.3923	582.2879	590.2185
August	592.6039	565.9660	581.4779
September	588.9527	567.2365	578.1382
October	579.9536	558.7567	571.8323
November	612.5450	582.4876	599.4634
December	618.5741	587.1103	600.8247