2018 RWF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7998 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1.6894 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7418 LBP

2018 RWF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.7998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.6894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1104 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7741 to the December average rate of 1.7093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7998 was down 2.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8491, 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 8,999 LBP

2017 Average 8,996 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 8,447 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 552.02 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7805

1.7028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LBP 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 1.7593, compared to 1.7243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0526 LBP (High: 1.7711 / Low: 1.7186). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 LBP (High: 1.7712 / Low: 1.7504).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0526

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7741) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8190), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0449 (-2.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7741

2017 Avg (January) 1.8190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7998	1.7540	1.7741
February	1.7917	1.7521	1.7740
March	1.7712	1.7504	1.7621
April	1.7727	1.7419	1.7527
May	1.7754	1.7338	1.7474
June	1.7625	1.7294	1.7454
July	1.7581	1.7171	1.7394
August	1.7711	1.7186	1.7340
September	1.7509	1.7132	1.7275
October	1.7418	1.7063	1.7257
November	1.7314	1.6956	1.7098
December	1.7308	1.6894	1.7093