2018 RWF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.5928 STD

YEARLY LOW

22.8603 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.7782 STD

2018 RWF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 24.5928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 22.8603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7325 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6579 to the December average rate of 23.8436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.5928 was down 13.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.3958, 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 122,964 STD

2017 Average 129,570 STD

Yearly Trough Low 114,302 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,662.46 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.3633

22.9954

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to STD 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 23.5550, compared to 24.0014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.5550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.0014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.0084 STD (High: 24.0776 / Low: 23.0692). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3321 STD (High: 23.3029 / Low: 22.9708).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0084

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3321

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 0.3977 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 24.2493) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.9624), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7131 (-6.60%).

2018 Avg (June) 24.2493

2017 Avg (June) 25.9624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.0776	23.0692	23.6579
February	23.6948	22.8603	23.2601
March	23.3029	22.9708	23.1354
April	23.3067	22.9622	23.1094
May	24.4038	23.5283	23.9181
June	24.5928	23.8827	24.2493
July	24.4549	23.8882	24.1505
August	24.4774	23.8958	24.1246
September	24.3360	23.8454	24.0237
October	24.3674	23.8143	24.0727
November	24.0578	23.6230	23.7934
December	24.1683	23.5202	23.8436