2018 RWF to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4210 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.2348 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4091 MRO

2018 RWF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.4210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.2348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1862 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4158 to the December average rate of 0.4044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4210 was down 5.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4442, 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 2,105 MRO

2017 Average 2,146 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 1,174 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 931.17 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4184

0.3944

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MRO 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 0.4132, compared to 0.4050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1763 MRO (High: 0.4111 / Low: 0.2348). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MRO (High: 0.4164 / Low: 0.4111).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1763

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0137 (-3.18%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4164

2017 Avg (February) 0.4301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4203	0.4099	0.4158
February	0.4210	0.4106	0.4164
March	0.4164	0.4111	0.4137
April	0.4161	0.4073	0.4121
May	0.4140	0.4086	0.4108
June	0.4140	0.4073	0.4107
July	0.4145	0.4056	0.4097
August	0.4140	0.4053	0.4087
September	0.4133	0.4038	0.4076
October	0.4111	0.2348	0.3964
November	0.4080	0.4006	0.4035
December	0.4099	0.3989	0.4044