2018 RWF to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2117 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.1989 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2048 DJF

2018 RWF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.2117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2094 to the December average rate of 0.2016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2117 was down 3.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2187, 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 1,058 DJF

2017 Average 1,066 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 994 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.93 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2102

0.2004

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to DJF 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 0.2065, compared to 0.2030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0068 DJF (High: 0.2117 / Low: 0.2049). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 DJF (High: 0.2071 / Low: 0.2045).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2081) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2143), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-2.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2081

2017 Avg (February) 0.2143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2116	0.2075	0.2094
February	0.2117	0.2049	0.2081
March	0.2071	0.2045	0.2060
April	0.2070	0.2038	0.2050
May	0.2070	0.2038	0.2051
June	0.2070	0.2038	0.2055
July	0.2070	0.2024	0.2048
August	0.2070	0.2021	0.2040
September	0.2058	0.2016	0.2032
October	0.2052	0.2010	0.2031
November	0.2034	0.1998	0.2012
December	0.2044	0.1989	0.2016