2018 SCR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

65.6079 RWF

YEARLY LOW

60.1536 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.7987 RWF

2018 SCR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 65.6079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 60.1536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4543 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.3584 to the December average rate of 64.5681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.6079 was up 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 64.9213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 328,040 RWF

2017 Average 308,789 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 300,768 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,271.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

65.1545

61.0133

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to RWF 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 63.2373, compared to 64.3601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2373

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.3601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.8648 RWF (High: 64.1791 / Low: 60.3143). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1824 RWF (High: 65.3285 / Low: 64.1462).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.8648

November Spread (Stable) ±1.1824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2413 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 64.5681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 61.5704), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9977 (+4.87%).

2018 Avg (December) 64.5681

2017 Avg (December) 61.5704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	62.5738	60.1536	61.3584
February	64.1791	60.3143	62.6960
March	64.0579	61.0699	63.0192
April	64.4240	62.2182	64.0330
May	64.6850	61.8227	64.1973
June	64.9614	63.4405	64.1199
July	64.7824	63.5105	64.1633
August	64.7799	63.2801	64.2036
September	64.8885	61.1717	64.1952
October	65.0450	63.2839	64.2208
November	65.3285	64.1462	64.8094
December	65.6079	62.8393	64.5681