2018 PLN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

259.2462 RWF

YEARLY LOW

228.5235 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

240.8998 RWF

2018 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 259.2462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 228.5235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7227 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.3087 to the December average rate of 234.1389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 259.2462 was up 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 246.2456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,184,924 RWF

2017 Average 4,457,537 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,570,470 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 614,454.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

254.7579

231.9435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 246.9137, compared to 234.8860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.9137

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.8860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 13.4745 RWF (High: 244.0472 / Low: 230.5727). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0819 RWF (High: 236.3217 / Low: 231.2398).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.4745

November Spread (Stable) ±5.0819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.6782 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 252.8567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 206.1577), the exchange rate shifted by +46.6990 (+22.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 252.8567

2017 Avg (February) 206.1577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	255.9223	244.3386	250.3087
February	259.2462	247.1953	252.8567
March	255.3877	249.0207	251.8902
April	257.3551	246.5913	252.5991
May	244.0472	230.5727	238.9209
June	240.9397	229.9035	234.9063
July	239.6743	229.9211	235.0602
August	241.0495	228.5235	235.0008
September	241.9856	233.8113	237.3792
October	237.6665	229.4254	233.8447
November	236.3217	231.2398	233.8920
December	237.6133	230.3197	234.1389