2018 RWF to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0674 KPW

YEARLY LOW

1.0056 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0362 KPW

2018 RWF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.0674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0544 to the December average rate of 1.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0674 was down 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1000, 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 5,337 KPW

2017 Average 5,366 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 5,028 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.16 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0583

1.0135

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KPW 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 1.0462, compared to 1.0263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0462

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0277 KPW (High: 1.0333 / Low: 1.0056). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 KPW (High: 1.0465 / Low: 1.0341).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.0546) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0783), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0237 (-2.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.0546

2017 Avg (February) 1.0783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0651	1.0437	1.0544
February	1.0674	1.0409	1.0546
March	1.0526	1.0394	1.0469
April	1.0526	1.0383	1.0432
May	1.0465	1.0341	1.0392
June	1.0465	1.0304	1.0390
July	1.0465	1.0255	1.0355
August	1.0465	1.0216	1.0315
September	1.0405	1.0195	1.0271
October	1.0375	1.0160	1.0269
November	1.0286	1.0100	1.0173
December	1.0333	1.0056	1.0194