YEARLY HIGH
1.8468 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.7444 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7987 RWF

2018 AMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.8468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.7444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1024 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7683 to the December average rate of 1.8216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8468 was up 3.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,234 RWF
2017 Average 8,692 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 8,722 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 511.97 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8269
1.7630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.7845, compared to 1.8130 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) 1.7845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0511 RWF (High: 1.7998 / Low: 1.7487). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 RWF (High: 1.8019 / Low: 1.7788).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0511
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.8216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0479 (+2.70%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.8216
2017 Avg (December) 1.7737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7835 1.7444 1.7683
February 1.7998 1.7487 1.7730
March 1.8019 1.7788 1.7893
April 1.8092 1.7743 1.7934
May 1.8027 1.7793 1.7887
June 1.8086 1.7752 1.7940
July 1.8250 1.7752 1.8064
August 1.8261 1.7852 1.8103
September 1.8329 1.7851 1.8113
October 1.8257 1.7871 1.8076
November 1.8385 1.7956 1.8207
December 1.8468 1.7989 1.8216