2018 PEN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

269.2003 RWF

YEARLY LOW

257.6614 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

264.3593 RWF

2018 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 269.2003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 257.6614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5389 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 265.4288 to the December average rate of 262.4195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 269.2003 was up 1.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 266.3018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,346,002 RWF

2017 Average 1,286,314 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,288,307 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,694.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

267.5872

261.7714

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 264.8781, compared to 263.8406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.8781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.8406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 8.3877 RWF (High: 266.0491 / Low: 257.6614). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1417 RWF (High: 269.2003 / Low: 265.0586).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.3877

April Spread (Stable) ±4.1417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.7236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 267.1026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 257.2986), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8040 (+3.81%).

2018 Avg (April) 267.1026

2017 Avg (April) 257.2986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	268.1327	262.9326	265.4288
February	266.0491	257.6614	262.7052
March	267.8595	261.6684	264.5258
April	269.2003	265.0586	267.1026
May	266.2907	261.9681	264.6290
June	267.9668	261.9972	264.8773
July	268.1516	261.6368	265.3333
August	267.5736	260.5272	265.2092
September	267.8901	261.3631	264.7835
October	266.6236	260.5592	263.0419
November	264.0878	259.5023	262.2560
December	265.5808	257.8620	262.4195