YEARLY HIGH
0.1128 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1029 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1076 RWF

2018 UZS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1048 to the December average rate of 0.1061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1128 was down 56.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 564 RWF
2017 Average 938 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 515 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.31 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1126
0.1034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.1063, compared to 0.1089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0054 RWF (High: 0.1125 / Low: 0.1072). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 RWF (High: 0.1077 / Low: 0.1064).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1119) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2007), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0889 (-44.26%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1119
2017 Avg (August) 0.2007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1059 0.1034 0.1048
February 0.1056 0.1029 0.1042
March 0.1063 0.1046 0.1054
April 0.1074 0.1054 0.1066
May 0.1087 0.1070 0.1078
June 0.1103 0.1078 0.1093
July 0.1127 0.1096 0.1112
August 0.1128 0.1102 0.1119
September 0.1125 0.1072 0.1103
October 0.1087 0.1059 0.1070
November 0.1077 0.1064 0.1071
December 0.1073 0.1048 0.1061