2018 SLL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1386 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.1031 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1136 RWF

2018 SLL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.1386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0355 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1114 to the December average rate of 0.1052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1386 was down 8.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 693 RWF

2017 Average 562 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 515 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1392

0.1013

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1143, compared to 0.1129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0301 RWF (High: 0.1342 / Low: 0.1042). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 RWF (High: 0.1062 / Low: 0.1043).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1360) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+22.38%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1360

2017 Avg (July) 0.1111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1125	0.1100	0.1114
February	0.1126	0.1100	0.1112
March	0.1130	0.1106	0.1120
April	0.1131	0.1105	0.1121
May	0.1131	0.1100	0.1113
June	0.1383	0.1100	0.1276
July	0.1386	0.1322	0.1360
August	0.1342	0.1042	0.1220
September	0.1052	0.1031	0.1044
October	0.1056	0.1034	0.1045
November	0.1062	0.1043	0.1055
December	0.1067	0.1038	0.1052