2018 PGK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

268.3902 RWF

YEARLY LOW

258.1073 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

264.3209 RWF

2018 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 268.3902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 258.1073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2829 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 264.8747 to the December average rate of 262.2569, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 268.3902 was up 0.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 267.7866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,341,951 RWF

2017 Average 1,314,734 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,290,537 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,414.61 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

267.1826

261.1393

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 265.4418, compared to 263.2001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.4418

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.2001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 8.0582 RWF (High: 267.6301 / Low: 259.5719). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3748 RWF (High: 268.3902 / Low: 265.0155).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.0582

March Spread (Stable) ±3.3748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.0603 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 266.6790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 263.1063), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5727 (+1.36%).

2018 Avg (March) 266.6790

2017 Avg (March) 263.1063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	267.1793	261.1895	264.8747
February	267.9186	260.6679	265.3177
March	268.3902	265.0155	266.6790
April	268.0077	264.5706	265.7907
May	266.8735	262.8563	265.2560
June	267.6301	259.5719	264.7328
July	267.1739	261.0808	264.3803
August	265.7373	259.8187	263.6895
September	266.9989	260.2163	263.7032
October	264.0726	259.3423	261.6429
November	266.0014	261.8694	263.5276
December	265.3846	258.1073	262.2569