2018 RWF to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6701 TZS

YEARLY LOW

2.5748 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6212 TZS

2018 RWF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 2.6701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.5748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0953 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6324 to the December average rate of 2.6080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6701 was down 7.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8916, 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 13,350 TZS

2017 Average 13,340 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 12,874 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 476.56 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6448

2.5908

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TZS 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 2.6329, compared to 2.6096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0662 TZS (High: 2.6410 / Low: 2.5748). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 TZS (High: 2.6538 / Low: 2.6197).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.6403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6708), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0305 (-1.14%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.6403

2017 Avg (February) 2.6708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6638	2.6038	2.6324
February	2.6701	2.6058	2.6403
March	2.6414	2.6038	2.6248
April	2.6679	2.6096	2.6345
May	2.6538	2.6197	2.6343
June	2.6684	2.6066	2.6312
July	2.6474	2.5974	2.6203
August	2.6537	2.5917	2.6163
September	2.6395	2.5896	2.6069
October	2.6349	2.5819	2.6109
November	2.6182	2.5787	2.5953
December	2.6410	2.5748	2.6080