YEARLY HIGH
0.3884 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.3745 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3815 RWF

2018 TZS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TZS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.3745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3799 to the December average rate of 0.3835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3884 was up 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,942 RWF
2017 Average 1,874 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,873 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.32 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3860
0.3781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 0.3798, compared to 0.3832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0097 RWF (High: 0.3884 / Low: 0.3786). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 RWF (High: 0.3817 / Low: 0.3768).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3835) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3825), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.25%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3835
2017 Avg (December) 0.3825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3841 0.3754 0.3799
February 0.3838 0.3745 0.3788
March 0.3841 0.3786 0.3810
April 0.3832 0.3748 0.3796
May 0.3817 0.3768 0.3796
June 0.3836 0.3748 0.3801
July 0.3850 0.3777 0.3817
August 0.3858 0.3768 0.3822
September 0.3862 0.3789 0.3836
October 0.3873 0.3795 0.3830
November 0.3878 0.3819 0.3853
December 0.3884 0.3786 0.3835