YEARLY HIGH
0.0024 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0022 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0023 BBD

2018 RWF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0023 to the December average rate of 0.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0024 was down 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0024, 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 12 BBD
2017 Average 12 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 11 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.69 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0024
0.0023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BBD 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 0.0023, compared to 0.0023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0022). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0023).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0023) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0024), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0023
2017 Avg (February) 0.0024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
February 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
March 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
April 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
May 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
June 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
July 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
August 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
September 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
October 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
November 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
December 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023