2018 SZL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.4417 RWF

YEARLY LOW

56.8164 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.0198 RWF

2018 SZL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 74.4417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 56.8164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6253 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.9887 to the December average rate of 62.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.4417 was up 6.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.7590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 372,209 RWF

2017 Average 315,316 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 284,082 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,126.36 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.8784

58.1505

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 70.0754, compared to 61.9642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.0754

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.9642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.7147 RWF (High: 69.1444 / Low: 62.4297). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5397 RWF (High: 73.9627 / Low: 71.4230).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.7147

March Spread (Stable) ±2.5397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.6700 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 72.0778) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.2199), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8579 (+14.01%).

2018 Avg (February) 72.0778

2017 Avg (February) 63.2199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.1176	68.2343	69.9887
February	74.4417	69.6431	72.0778
March	73.9627	71.4230	72.5677
April	73.2063	69.5099	71.3655
May	70.6831	67.8568	69.0613
June	69.1444	62.4297	65.3913
July	66.8791	62.7398	64.8277
August	65.8714	59.5650	62.3059
September	62.1483	56.8164	59.4612
October	62.1166	58.7339	60.3637
November	64.8084	60.7034	62.7923
December	65.5198	60.5673	62.0346