2018 QAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

245.8117 RWF

YEARLY LOW

231.5430 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

238.5639 RWF

2018 QAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 245.8117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 231.5430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2687 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 234.5006 to the December average rate of 242.1231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 245.8117 was up 3.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 236.8520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,229,059 RWF

2017 Average 1,140,601 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,157,715 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,343.68 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

243.9346

233.5355

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 236.2888, compared to 240.8390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.2888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 240.8390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 9.5314 RWF (High: 245.8117 / Low: 236.2803). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8111 RWF (High: 238.9787 / Low: 236.1676).

December Spread (Volatile) ±9.5314

May Spread (Stable) ±2.8111

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 0.9449 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 242.1231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 233.7681), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3550 (+3.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 242.1231

2017 Avg (December) 233.7681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	236.8376	232.0727	234.5006
February	237.4893	231.5430	234.4021
March	237.8210	234.7871	236.0875
April	238.0734	234.8257	236.9520
May	238.9787	236.1676	237.8722
June	239.8499	236.1924	237.9183
July	241.0341	236.1988	238.7174
August	241.9285	236.1924	239.7172
September	242.2216	237.5721	240.6394
October	243.5386	238.2587	240.7689
November	244.7417	240.3186	243.0680
December	245.8117	236.2803	242.1231