2018 RWF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.8718 LAK

YEARLY LOW

9.5553 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6910 LAK

2018 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 9.8718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 9.5553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3164 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7373 to the December average rate of 9.6808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8718 was down 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.1109, 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 49,359 LAK

2017 Average 49,001 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 47,777 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,582.20 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7480

9.6203

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LAK 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 9.6797, compared to 9.7023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6797

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2719 LAK (High: 9.8448 / Low: 9.5729). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1362 LAK (High: 9.7193 / Low: 9.5831).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2719

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 9.7373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.7936), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0563 (-0.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 9.7373

2017 Avg (January) 9.7936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8718	9.6462	9.7373
February	9.8448	9.5729	9.7236
March	9.7193	9.5831	9.6567
April	9.7193	9.5553	9.6310
May	9.7329	9.5758	9.6362
June	9.8148	9.5978	9.6932
July	9.8095	9.6028	9.6953
August	9.8459	9.6731	9.7302
September	9.8370	9.6620	9.7226
October	9.8215	9.6286	9.7301
November	9.7714	9.5892	9.6549
December	9.8048	9.5716	9.6808