2018 RWF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1861 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1429 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1656 LRD

2018 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.1861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1486 to the December average rate of 0.1785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1861 was up 24.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1493, 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 931 LRD

2017 Average 622 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 715 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.89 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1818

0.1449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LRD 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 0.1533, compared to 0.1778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1533

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0160 LRD (High: 0.1743 / Low: 0.1584). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LRD (High: 0.1792 / Low: 0.1773).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1786) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+60.57%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1786

2017 Avg (July) 0.1112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1527	0.1433	0.1486
February	0.1525	0.1429	0.1480
March	0.1537	0.1507	0.1525
April	0.1541	0.1506	0.1520
May	0.1597	0.1514	0.1546
June	0.1743	0.1584	0.1644
July	0.1861	0.1727	0.1786
August	0.1782	0.1737	0.1759
September	0.1827	0.1750	0.1767
October	0.1804	0.1771	0.1787
November	0.1792	0.1773	0.1783
December	0.1815	0.1761	0.1785