YEARLY HIGH
287.2505 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.8020 VEF

2018 RWF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 287.2505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 287.2389 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 281.4572, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2377473.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 287.2505 was up 2227671.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0129, 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 1,436,253 VEF
2017 Average 60 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 58 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,436,194.52 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

311.9197
-28.3434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to VEF 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 49.2341, compared to 240.3700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 191.1358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 240.3700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 162.2335 VEF (High: 284.3073 / Low: 122.0738). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 VEF (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0116).

August Spread (Volatile) ±162.2335
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.6259 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 283.5644) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +283.5523 (+2349997.85%).

2018 Avg (September) 283.5644
2017 Avg (September) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0124 0.0116 0.0118
February 33.8318 0.0117 19.0811
March 47.0111 33.4695 42.3137
April 77.5304 46.4535 57.9887
May 92.7875 79.4698 83.7677
June 92.9111 91.4807 92.2418
July 123.6740 91.4010 104.7070
August 284.3073 122.0738 208.1240
September 287.2505 281.4599 283.5644
October 286.4227 280.4904 283.4965
November 284.0228 278.8535 280.8706
December 285.2901 277.6398 281.4572