YEARLY HIGH
0.1279 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.1204 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1242 VUV

2018 RWF to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.1279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1233 to the December average rate of 0.1255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1279 was down 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1350, 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 639 VUV
2017 Average 638 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 602 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.29 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1271
0.1222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to VUV 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 0.1234, compared to 0.1251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0049 VUV (High: 0.1270 / Low: 0.1220). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 VUV (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1234).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1267) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.00%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1267
2017 Avg (October) 0.1254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1252 0.1204 0.1233
February 0.1249 0.1214 0.1230
March 0.1238 0.1215 0.1226
April 0.1243 0.1215 0.1227
May 0.1252 0.1234 0.1243
June 0.1270 0.1220 0.1241
July 0.1269 0.1236 0.1249
August 0.1262 0.1232 0.1243
September 0.1254 0.1229 0.1238
October 0.1279 0.1235 0.1267
November 0.1274 0.1238 0.1252
December 0.1274 0.1228 0.1255