YEARLY HIGH
120.0054 RWF
YEARLY LOW
112.9024 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.4081 RWF

2018 SRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 120.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 112.9024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1030 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.4106 to the December average rate of 118.3850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 120.0054 was up 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 115.6831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 600,027 RWF
2017 Average 560,114 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 564,512 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,514.90 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

119.0642
113.8506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 115.2191, compared to 117.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.2191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.2180 RWF (High: 120.0054 / Low: 116.7873). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3841 RWF (High: 116.5421 / Low: 115.1580).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2180
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2448 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 118.3850) against the same month in 2017 (average: 115.0283), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3567 (+2.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 118.3850
2017 Avg (December) 115.0283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.6242 113.1494 114.4106
February 115.7808 112.9024 114.2851
March 115.9488 114.4885 115.1190
April 116.0719 114.4885 115.5287
May 116.5421 115.1580 115.9720
June 116.9535 115.1580 115.9993
July 117.6730 115.1580 116.5515
August 118.1191 115.3124 116.9991
September 118.3690 115.9828 117.4951
October 118.7782 116.3180 117.5226
November 119.4831 117.3237 118.6297
December 120.0054 116.7873 118.3850