2018 VEF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

86.0061 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.0035 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.5496 RWF

2018 VEF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 86.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.0027 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.5017 to the December average rate of 0.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 86.0061 was down 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 86.1012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430,031 RWF

2017 Average 415,284 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 17 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 430,013.30 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

92.9515

-8.4463

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 19.0943, compared to 0.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 85.7190 RWF (High: 85.7485 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RWF (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0035).

February Spread (Volatile) ±85.7190

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 54.5023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -54.5023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 84.5017) against the same month in 2017 (average: 83.0015), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5002 (+1.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 84.5017

2017 Avg (January) 83.0015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	86.0061	80.7225	84.5017
February	85.7485	0.0296	29.9994
March	0.0299	0.0213	0.0239
April	0.0215	0.0129	0.0181
May	0.0126	0.0108	0.0120
June	0.0109	0.0108	0.0108
July	0.0109	0.0081	0.0097
August	0.0082	0.0035	0.0052
September	0.0036	0.0035	0.0035
October	0.0036	0.0035	0.0035
November	0.0036	0.0035	0.0036
December	0.0036	0.0035	0.0036