2018 RWF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9055 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.7989 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8644 CDF

2018 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.9055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.7989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1067 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8759 to the December average rate of 1.8413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9055 was down 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9853, 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 9,528 CDF

2017 Average 8,691 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 8,994 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 533.26 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8925

1.8292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CDF 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 1.8741, compared to 1.8547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8741

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0939 CDF (High: 1.8956 / Low: 1.8017). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 CDF (High: 1.8791 / Low: 1.8537).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0939

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

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 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.8873) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3624 (+23.76%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.8873

2017 Avg (February) 1.5249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8962	1.8223	1.8759
February	1.9055	1.8669	1.8873
March	1.8932	1.8623	1.8810
April	1.8901	1.8637	1.8717
May	1.8791	1.8537	1.8645
June	1.8791	1.8494	1.8641
July	1.8956	1.8017	1.8643
August	1.8791	1.8432	1.8642
September	1.8786	1.8425	1.8664
October	1.8744	1.8405	1.8575
November	1.8500	1.8067	1.8345
December	1.8618	1.7989	1.8413