2018 RWF to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0203 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.0189 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0193 MDL

2018 RWF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0199 to the December average rate of 0.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0203 was down 17.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0246, 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 101 MDL

2017 Average 110 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 94 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.96 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0199

0.0190

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MDL 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 MDL (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MDL (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0189).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0199) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-17.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0199

2017 Avg (January) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0203	0.0195	0.0199
February	0.0199	0.0191	0.0195
March	0.0195	0.0191	0.0193
April	0.0193	0.0189	0.0191
May	0.0196	0.0190	0.0193
June	0.0197	0.0192	0.0195
July	0.0196	0.0189	0.0192
August	0.0193	0.0189	0.0191
September	0.0195	0.0189	0.0192
October	0.0196	0.0191	0.0194
November	0.0196	0.0192	0.0193
December	0.0198	0.0191	0.0195