2018 RWF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0082 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0077 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0080 BOB

2018 RWF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0078, 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 0.0082 was down 3.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0085, 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 41 BOB

2017 Average 41 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 39 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.55 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0081

0.0078

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BOB 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 0.0080, compared to 0.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0080

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0079).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0083), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.99%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0081

2017 Avg (January) 0.0083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0082	0.0080	0.0081
February	0.0082	0.0080	0.0081
March	0.0081	0.0080	0.0080
April	0.0081	0.0080	0.0080
May	0.0080	0.0079	0.0080
June	0.0080	0.0079	0.0080
July	0.0080	0.0078	0.0079
August	0.0080	0.0078	0.0079
September	0.0080	0.0078	0.0079
October	0.0080	0.0078	0.0079
November	0.0079	0.0078	0.0078
December	0.0079	0.0077	0.0078