YEARLY HIGH
0.1309 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.1203 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1244 ALL

2018 RWF to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1282 to the December average rate of 0.1229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1309 was down 16.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 654 ALL
2017 Average 710 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 602 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.67 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1289
0.1215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ALL 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 0.1248, compared to 0.1240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0060 ALL (High: 0.1267 / Low: 0.1206). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 ALL (High: 0.1256 / Low: 0.1227).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1282) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0265 (-17.12%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1282
2017 Avg (January) 0.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1309 0.1253 0.1282
February 0.1289 0.1235 0.1260
March 0.1256 0.1215 0.1237
April 0.1243 0.1209 0.1221
May 0.1263 0.1224 0.1240
June 0.1267 0.1206 0.1247
July 0.1256 0.1227 0.1240
August 0.1278 0.1221 0.1248
September 0.1256 0.1218 0.1239
October 0.1258 0.1229 0.1244
November 0.1256 0.1227 0.1239
December 0.1249 0.1203 0.1229