2018 RWF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7054 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.6458 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6638 CRC

2018 RWF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.7054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.6458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0596 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6645 to the December average rate of 0.6780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7054 was down 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7079, 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 3,527 CRC

2017 Average 3,374 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 3,229 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.04 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6936

0.6467

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CRC 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 0.6599, compared to 0.6678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6599

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0338 CRC (High: 0.7054 / Low: 0.6716). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 CRC (High: 0.6574 / Low: 0.6500).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.6897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0237 (+3.56%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.6897

2017 Avg (November) 0.6660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6729	0.6580	0.6645
February	0.6785	0.6595	0.6693
March	0.6659	0.6550	0.6613
April	0.6629	0.6508	0.6562
May	0.6574	0.6500	0.6535
June	0.6594	0.6488	0.6546
July	0.6596	0.6466	0.6526
August	0.6597	0.6458	0.6506
September	0.6701	0.6495	0.6610
October	0.6865	0.6593	0.6747
November	0.7054	0.6716	0.6897
December	0.6847	0.6705	0.6780