2018 RWF to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0988 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.0937 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0966 BDT

2018 RWF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0973 to the December average rate of 0.0950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0988 was down 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1003, 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 494 BDT

2017 Average 484 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 469 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.44 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0981

0.0944

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BDT 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 0.0973, compared to 0.0958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0031 BDT (High: 0.0982 / Low: 0.0952). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BDT (High: 0.0984 / Low: 0.0972).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+1.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0975

2017 Avg (February) 0.0957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0986	0.0963	0.0973
February	0.0988	0.0960	0.0975
March	0.0975	0.0959	0.0967
April	0.0983	0.0958	0.0969
May	0.0984	0.0972	0.0978
June	0.0984	0.0968	0.0976
July	0.0981	0.0963	0.0969
August	0.0982	0.0952	0.0965
September	0.0969	0.0951	0.0957
October	0.0979	0.0950	0.0963
November	0.0958	0.0941	0.0947
December	0.0963	0.0937	0.0950