2018 RWF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0851 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.0737 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0787 BTN

2018 RWF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0745 to the December average rate of 0.0800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0851 was up 2.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0833, 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 426 BTN

2017 Average 388 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 369 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.01 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0849

0.0736

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BTN 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 0.0763, compared to 0.0810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0763

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0058 BTN (High: 0.0839 / Low: 0.0782). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BTN (High: 0.0762 / Low: 0.0752).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0840) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+8.56%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0840

2017 Avg (October) 0.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0758	0.0737	0.0745
February	0.0763	0.0743	0.0754
March	0.0762	0.0752	0.0756
April	0.0774	0.0750	0.0761
May	0.0791	0.0769	0.0779
June	0.0796	0.0767	0.0782
July	0.0801	0.0782	0.0790
August	0.0809	0.0785	0.0797
September	0.0836	0.0805	0.0822
October	0.0851	0.0827	0.0840
November	0.0839	0.0782	0.0812
December	0.0823	0.0782	0.0800