2018 RWF to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0809 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0648 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0722 RUB

2018 RWF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0664 to the December average rate of 0.0766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0809 was up 10.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0735, 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 405 RUB

2017 Average 348 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 324 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.74 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0782

0.0653

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to RUB 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 0.0691, compared to 0.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0069 RUB (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0660). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 RUB (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0655).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0771) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+11.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0771

2017 Avg (September) 0.0691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0672	0.0655	0.0664
February	0.0691	0.0648	0.0666
March	0.0673	0.0655	0.0665
April	0.0729	0.0660	0.0704
May	0.0737	0.0709	0.0720
June	0.0742	0.0707	0.0725
July	0.0737	0.0710	0.0723
August	0.0787	0.0722	0.0761
September	0.0809	0.0746	0.0771
October	0.0768	0.0740	0.0752
November	0.0769	0.0738	0.0752
December	0.0794	0.0745	0.0766