2018 SOS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5436 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.4388 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5007 RWF

2018 SOS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.5436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.4388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1048 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4723 to the December average rate of 1.5224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5436 was up 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,718 RWF

2017 Average 7,242 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 7,194 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 524.14 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5331

1.4636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.4865, compared to 1.5150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4865

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0515 RWF (High: 1.4903 / Low: 1.4388). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 RWF (High: 1.5127 / Low: 1.4888).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0515

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.5224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0439 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.5224

2017 Avg (December) 1.4786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4903	1.4388	1.4723
February	1.4954	1.4507	1.4694
March	1.4970	1.4615	1.4799
April	1.5079	1.4678	1.4936
May	1.5127	1.4888	1.5021
June	1.5245	1.4811	1.5016
July	1.5171	1.4845	1.5031
August	1.5220	1.4875	1.5090
September	1.5252	1.4972	1.5152
October	1.5327	1.4957	1.5129
November	1.5399	1.5086	1.5273
December	1.5436	1.4991	1.5224