YEARLY HIGH
0.0089 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0087 GTQ

2018 RWF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0086 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0089 was down 3.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0092, 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 45 GTQ
2017 Average 44 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 43 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.03 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0088
0.0086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GTQ 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0086). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0085).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.93%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0088
2017 Avg (October) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
February 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
March 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
April 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
May 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
June 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
July 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
August 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
September 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087
October 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
November 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
December 0.0089 0.0086 0.0088