2018 RWF to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8920 PYG

YEARLY LOW

6.3299 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5988 PYG

2018 RWF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 6.8920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 6.3299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5621 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6148 to the December average rate of 6.7125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.8920 was down 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0900, 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 34,460 PYG

2017 Average 33,587 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 31,649 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,810.56 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.8257

6.3826

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RWF to PYG 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 6.5172, compared to 6.6804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2497 PYG (High: 6.7196 / Low: 6.4699). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1117 PYG (High: 6.4914 / Low: 6.3797).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2497

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1406 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6.7887) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.7424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0464 (+0.69%).

2018 Avg (October) 6.7887

2017 Avg (October) 6.7424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.7040	6.5036	6.6148
February	6.7196	6.4699	6.5601
March	6.4937	6.3299	6.4195
April	6.4914	6.3797	6.4260
May	6.6294	6.4059	6.5079
June	6.6567	6.4896	6.5752
July	6.6570	6.5331	6.5781
August	6.6824	6.5519	6.6100
September	6.8006	6.6157	6.6804
October	6.8920	6.6652	6.7887
November	6.8496	6.6437	6.7124
December	6.7980	6.6274	6.7125