2018 UYU to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.7130 RWF

YEARLY LOW

26.2382 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.3872 RWF

2018 UYU to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 30.7130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 26.2382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4747 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8806 to the December average rate of 27.3999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.7130 was up 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.0765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153,565 RWF

2017 Average 146,391 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 131,191 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,373.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.8698

26.2599

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 29.4845, compared to 27.2900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.4845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.9787 RWF (High: 30.3885 / Low: 27.4098). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4336 RWF (High: 30.5171 / Low: 30.0835).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9787

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7572 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 30.4856) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.3873), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0983 (+3.74%).

2018 Avg (April) 30.4856

2017 Avg (April) 29.3873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.1432	29.5333	29.8806
February	30.3657	29.4984	29.9105
March	30.5171	30.0835	30.2862
April	30.7130	30.1470	30.4856
May	30.3885	27.4098	28.7284
June	28.0848	27.1004	27.6156
July	28.6829	27.2896	27.8664
August	28.9728	27.3442	27.9716
September	27.4384	26.2382	26.7215
October	26.9320	26.2403	26.6440
November	27.7735	26.6594	27.1366
December	27.8949	27.0422	27.3999