2018 RWF to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0819 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.0768 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0788 KGS

2018 RWF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0809 to the December average rate of 0.0778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0819 was down 3.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0849, 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 409 KGS

2017 Average 410 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 384 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.63 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0812

0.0773

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KGS 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 0.0796, compared to 0.0780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0028 KGS (High: 0.0815 / Low: 0.0787). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 KGS (High: 0.0798 / Low: 0.0787).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-3.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0809

2017 Avg (January) 0.0837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0819	0.0797	0.0809
February	0.0815	0.0787	0.0801
March	0.0798	0.0787	0.0793
April	0.0800	0.0788	0.0793
May	0.0796	0.0784	0.0791
June	0.0794	0.0783	0.0788
July	0.0794	0.0777	0.0785
August	0.0792	0.0773	0.0781
September	0.0788	0.0772	0.0778
October	0.0790	0.0773	0.0782
November	0.0785	0.0771	0.0777
December	0.0789	0.0768	0.0778