YEARLY HIGH
0.0020 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0018 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0019 BAM

2018 RWF to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0019 to the December average rate of 0.0019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0020 was down 12.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0023, 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 10 BAM
2017 Average 10 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 9 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.81 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0020
0.0018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BAM 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 0.0019, compared to 0.0019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 BAM (High: 0.0019 / Low: 0.0018). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BAM (High: 0.0019 / Low: 0.0018).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0019) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.56%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0019
2017 Avg (August) 0.0020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
February 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
March 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
April 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
May 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
June 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
July 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
August 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
September 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
October 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
November 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
December 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019