2018 OMR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2324.1018 RWF

YEARLY LOW

2189.8992 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2256.3935 RWF

2018 OMR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the OMR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2324.1018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 2189.8992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.2026 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2217.2146 to the December average rate of 2293.2102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2324.1018 was up 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 2238.5818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,620,509 RWF

2017 Average 10,890,799 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 10,949,496 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 671,013.09 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2306.1703

2208.9323

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 2234.6803, compared to 2278.1068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.4265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2234.6803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2278.1068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 61.7054 RWF (High: 2324.1018 / Low: 2262.3964). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.7295 RWF (High: 2261.3971 / Low: 2233.6676).

December Spread (Volatile) ±61.7054

May Spread (Stable) ±27.7295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.8569 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2293.2102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2227.5277), the exchange rate shifted by +65.6825 (+2.95%).

2018 Avg (December) 2293.2102

2017 Avg (December) 2227.5277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2240.3006	2194.9819	2217.2146
February	2245.9575	2189.8992	2217.0355
March	2249.0071	2220.9581	2233.0978
April	2253.9934	2220.7504	2241.1965
May	2261.3971	2233.6676	2249.4092
June	2268.7413	2233.6676	2250.1282
July	2279.5706	2233.5632	2257.7511
August	2288.4566	2233.7894	2266.5381
September	2292.7212	2246.8991	2276.3757
October	2301.0519	2252.9951	2276.6983
November	2314.2270	2272.3495	2298.0672
December	2324.1018	2262.3964	2293.2102