YEARLY HIGH
0.1123 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.1027 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1078 CVE

2018 RWF to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.1123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.1027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1064 to the December average rate of 0.1101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1123 was down 12.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1276, 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 561 CVE
2017 Average 585 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 513 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.81 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1106
0.1038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CVE 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 0.1063, compared to 0.1094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 CVE (High: 0.1087 / Low: 0.1038). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CVE (High: 0.1054 / Low: 0.1031).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1126), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-2.48%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1098
2017 Avg (August) 0.1126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1087 0.1038 0.1064
February 0.1070 0.1027 0.1050
March 0.1054 0.1031 0.1044
April 0.1059 0.1035 0.1046
May 0.1101 0.1062 0.1078
June 0.1112 0.1073 0.1094
July 0.1100 0.1073 0.1088
August 0.1123 0.1073 0.1098
September 0.1099 0.1064 0.1082
October 0.1113 0.1084 0.1099
November 0.1111 0.1085 0.1098
December 0.1117 0.1080 0.1101