YEARLY HIGH
9.7159 UZS
YEARLY LOW
8.8664 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2957 UZS

2018 RWF to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 9.7159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 8.8664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8496 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5421 to the December average rate of 9.4259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.7159 was down 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.7705, 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 48,580 UZS
2017 Average 30,421 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 44,332 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,247.97 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.6659
8.8725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to UZS 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 9.4065, compared to 9.1850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4446 UZS (High: 9.3311 / Low: 8.8865). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1163 UZS (High: 9.4011 / Low: 9.2848).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4446
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1579 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.5998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9506), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6492 (+143.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.5998
2017 Avg (February) 3.9506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6709 9.4460 9.5421
February 9.7159 9.4698 9.5998
March 9.5590 9.4109 9.4905
April 9.4857 9.3104 9.3794
May 9.3427 9.2019 9.2785
June 9.2799 9.0659 9.1489
July 9.1279 8.8755 8.9910
August 9.0785 8.8664 8.9386
September 9.3311 8.8865 9.0645
October 9.4455 9.1990 9.3504
November 9.4011 9.2848 9.3394
December 9.5420 9.3170 9.4259