2018 RWF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6678 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.6113 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6397 XOF

2018 RWF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.6678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.6113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0565 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6300 to the December average rate of 0.6531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6678 was down 12.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7598, 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 3,339 XOF

2017 Average 3,472 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 3,056 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.74 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6565

0.6152

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XOF 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 0.6299, compared to 0.6494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6299

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0319 XOF (High: 0.6678 / Low: 0.6359). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 XOF (High: 0.6584 / Low: 0.6465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0319

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.6515) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6676), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0161 (-2.41%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.6515

2017 Avg (August) 0.6676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6446	0.6165	0.6300
February	0.6339	0.6118	0.6225
March	0.6239	0.6113	0.6186
April	0.6276	0.6137	0.6194
May	0.6563	0.6319	0.6407
June	0.6582	0.6374	0.6485
July	0.6539	0.6370	0.6454
August	0.6678	0.6359	0.6515
September	0.6513	0.6322	0.6425
October	0.6607	0.6435	0.6515
November	0.6584	0.6465	0.6523
December	0.6632	0.6418	0.6531