2018 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2090 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1786 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1870 LKR

2018 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1801 to the December average rate of 0.2043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2090 was up 12.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1864, 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 1,045 LKR

2017 Average 909 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 893 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2067

0.1777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LKR 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 0.1816, compared to 0.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0117 LKR (High: 0.1951 / Low: 0.1834). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 LKR (High: 0.1836 / Low: 0.1814).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2043) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0257 (+14.36%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2043

2017 Avg (December) 0.1786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1828	0.1786	0.1801
February	0.1831	0.1797	0.1814
March	0.1825	0.1792	0.1811
April	0.1828	0.1794	0.1811
May	0.1836	0.1814	0.1823
June	0.1860	0.1815	0.1835
July	0.1858	0.1811	0.1832
August	0.1861	0.1824	0.1837
September	0.1951	0.1834	0.1884
October	0.1983	0.1922	0.1954
November	0.2037	0.1950	0.1992
December	0.2090	0.2002	0.2043