YEARLY HIGH
98.2094 RWF
YEARLY LOW
91.2868 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.0098 RWF

2018 TJS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 98.2094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 91.2868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9226 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.7894 to the December average rate of 93.7017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 98.2094 was down 7.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 106.0889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 491,047 RWF
2017 Average 488,656 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 456,434 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,613.02 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

97.9449
92.1999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 96.7160, compared to 93.3035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.7160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.3035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.6028 RWF (High: 95.1158 / Low: 91.5130). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2198 RWF (High: 98.1784 / Low: 96.9586).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6028
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 97.4354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 96.5361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8992 (+0.93%).

2018 Avg (April) 97.4354
2017 Avg (April) 96.5361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.5520 95.4806 96.7894
February 97.9833 95.5103 96.7325
March 98.1784 96.9586 97.4661
April 98.2094 96.5422 97.4354
May 97.1172 95.6791 96.4995
June 96.8472 93.7920 95.3732
July 95.1158 91.5130 93.4690
August 93.4894 91.2868 92.6786
September 93.5770 91.7987 92.9818
October 94.0883 92.0847 93.0485
November 94.5682 92.8597 93.9414
December 94.9816 92.4405 93.7017