2018 RWF to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.6903 GNF

YEARLY LOW

10.1875 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4197 GNF

2018 RWF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 10.6903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 10.1875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5029 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5534 to the December average rate of 10.3698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.6903 was down 7.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5107, 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 53,452 GNF

2017 Average 54,403 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 50,937 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,514.28 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.5800

10.2712

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GNF 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 10.4798, compared to 10.3596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4798

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3694 GNF (High: 10.5568 / Low: 10.1875). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0977 GNF (High: 10.4709 / Low: 10.3732).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3694

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0977

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0763 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.5543) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.2327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6784 (-6.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 10.5543

2017 Avg (February) 11.2327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6509	10.4450	10.5534
February	10.6903	10.4368	10.5543
March	10.5263	10.4108	10.4780
April	10.5368	10.4031	10.4550
May	10.4709	10.3732	10.4105
June	10.5087	10.3503	10.4276
July	10.5633	10.2893	10.4124
August	10.5814	10.2736	10.3694
September	10.5216	10.2585	10.3466
October	10.5187	10.2111	10.3623
November	10.4286	10.2071	10.2970
December	10.5568	10.1875	10.3698