2018 RWF to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0409 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.0373 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0392 MUR

2018 RWF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0409 was down 7.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0440, 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 205 MUR

2017 Average 206 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 187 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.77 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0401

0.0381

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RWF to MUR 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 0.0390, compared to 0.0393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0020 MUR (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0389). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MUR (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0390).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-3.41%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0399

2017 Avg (June) 0.0413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0395	0.0377	0.0386
February	0.0392	0.0373	0.0382
March	0.0388	0.0379	0.0385
April	0.0395	0.0384	0.0390
May	0.0405	0.0394	0.0398
June	0.0409	0.0389	0.0399
July	0.0402	0.0389	0.0396
August	0.0403	0.0389	0.0395
September	0.0398	0.0387	0.0392
October	0.0398	0.0390	0.0394
November	0.0398	0.0387	0.0392
December	0.0395	0.0384	0.0389