2018 SGD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

660.6021 RWF

YEARLY LOW

626.3164 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

643.9895 RWF

2018 SGD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 660.6021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 626.3164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2857 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 645.8518 to the December average rate of 643.9801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 660.6021 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 641.5774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,303,011 RWF

2017 Average 3,038,960 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,131,582 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,428.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

657.6226

633.2269

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 648.4945, compared to 639.4844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 648.4945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 639.4844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 24.1456 RWF (High: 655.1428 / Low: 630.9972). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1549 RWF (High: 660.6021 / Low: 651.4472).

June Spread (Volatile) ±24.1456

April Spread (Stable) ±9.1549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.8940 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 655.5896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 598.0450), the exchange rate shifted by +57.5446 (+9.62%).

2018 Avg (April) 655.5896

2017 Avg (April) 598.0450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	653.4995	637.7686	645.8518
February	657.8279	635.2097	646.6270
March	658.4906	648.6323	653.6714
April	660.6021	651.4472	655.5896
May	650.3562	640.4881	646.6956
June	655.1428	630.9972	642.5317
July	646.2226	630.1299	637.8133
August	645.8993	626.3164	637.4135
September	646.1966	630.3224	639.0130
October	640.3062	627.3499	635.2599
November	649.7300	636.7804	643.4269
December	653.8774	633.8524	643.9801