2018 RWF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1336 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1212 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1271 JPY

2018 RWF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.1212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1300 to the December average rate of 0.1270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1336 was down 6.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1427, 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 668 JPY

2017 Average 669 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 606 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.04 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1307

0.1226

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to JPY 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 0.1264, compared to 0.1278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1264

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0068 JPY (High: 0.1336 / Low: 0.1268). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 JPY (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1269).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1300) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1388), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-6.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1300

2017 Avg (January) 0.1388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1336	0.1268	0.1300
February	0.1302	0.1234	0.1264
March	0.1247	0.1212	0.1233
April	0.1264	0.1228	0.1247
May	0.1288	0.1251	0.1266
June	0.1288	0.1254	0.1271
July	0.1310	0.1264	0.1282
August	0.1294	0.1258	0.1272
September	0.1311	0.1255	0.1279
October	0.1318	0.1268	0.1286
November	0.1294	0.1269	0.1281
December	0.1300	0.1235	0.1270