2018 SDG to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

122.9695 RWF

YEARLY LOW

18.2983 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.4664 RWF

2018 SDG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 122.9695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 18.2983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.6712 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.7313 to the December average rate of 18.5499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 122.9695 was down 5.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 130.7792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 614,847 RWF

2017 Average 632,184 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 91,492 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 523,355.79 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

132.0494

8.2317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 61.2523, compared to 35.6804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.5719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.2523

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.6804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 73.5284 RWF (High: 120.3711 / Low: 46.8428). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3897 RWF (High: 18.7105 / Low: 18.3208).

February Spread (Volatile) ±73.5284

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3897

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 67.1412 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -67.1412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 121.7313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.8225), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0912 (-5.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 121.7313

2017 Avg (January) 128.8225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	122.9695	120.4562	121.7313
February	120.3711	46.8428	54.5901
March	47.8656	47.2223	47.5395
April	47.9167	47.5000	47.6604
May	48.1887	47.6513	47.9462
June	48.4871	47.7512	48.0464
July	48.7572	47.7512	48.2668
August	48.9082	47.6851	48.4198
September	48.9870	48.0556	48.6154
October	49.0257	18.3841	31.6622
November	18.7105	18.3208	18.5684
December	18.7620	18.2983	18.5499