2018 SRD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |