YEARLY HIGH
9.0718 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.3162 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6762 RWF

2018 RSD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 9.0718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 8.3162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7556 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7808 to the December average rate of 8.4932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.0718 was up 4.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,359 RWF
2017 Average 39,120 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 41,581 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,777.91 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.0171
8.4455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 8.8080, compared to 8.5444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4044 RWF (High: 8.7206 / Low: 8.3162). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1523 RWF (High: 8.5712 / Low: 8.4189).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4044
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1523

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2948 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 8.9068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.1686), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7382 (+24.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 8.9068
2017 Avg (February) 7.1686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9583 8.5806 8.7808
February 9.0718 8.7202 8.9068
March 9.0620 8.8821 8.9695
April 9.0501 8.8405 8.9599
May 8.8472 8.4627 8.6651
June 8.7221 8.4380 8.5662
July 8.7302 8.4926 8.6106
August 8.7206 8.3162 8.5271
September 8.7771 8.5048 8.6310
October 8.6223 8.3686 8.5018
November 8.5712 8.4189 8.5024
December 8.6495 8.3504 8.4932