YEARLY HIGH
33.3882 RWF
YEARLY LOW
29.2045 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.9686 RWF

2018 UAH to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 33.3882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 29.2045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1837 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.9746 to the December average rate of 31.8247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.3882 was up 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.3138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166,941 RWF
2017 Average 157,732 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 146,022 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,918.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.3876
29.6644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 32.1959, compared to 31.7413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.7578 RWF (High: 32.0960 / Low: 30.3383). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4248 RWF (High: 33.2708 / Low: 32.8460).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7578
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2404 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 33.0179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.2583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7596 (+2.35%).

2018 Avg (June) 33.0179
2017 Avg (June) 32.2583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.8265 29.2045 29.9746
February 32.0960 30.3383 31.4426
March 33.0622 32.1027 32.6862
April 33.3262 32.2719 32.9769
May 33.2708 32.8460 33.0773
June 33.3882 32.5207 33.0179
July 33.3560 32.6245 32.9504
August 32.3355 31.1656 31.7100
September 31.4286 30.6852 31.0778
October 31.5583 30.7097 31.1998
November 32.0760 31.0603 31.6853
December 32.6012 31.2088 31.8247