YEARLY HIGH
8.3028 RWF
YEARLY LOW
7.8187 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0516 RWF

2018 VUV to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 8.3028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 7.8187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4841 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1111 to the December average rate of 7.9659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.3028 was up 1.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.1432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,514 RWF
2017 Average 39,230 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 39,093 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,420.47 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.1799
7.8685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 8.1076, compared to 7.9956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3175 RWF (High: 8.3028 / Low: 7.9853). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1190 RWF (High: 8.1040 / Low: 7.9850).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3175
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1819 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.1111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.6125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4987 (+6.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.1111
2017 Avg (January) 7.6125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3028 7.9853 8.1111
February 8.2395 8.0058 8.1323
March 8.2306 8.0788 8.1539
April 8.2295 8.0420 8.1495
May 8.1040 7.9850 8.0425
June 8.1934 7.8766 8.0565
July 8.0886 7.8829 8.0077
August 8.1192 7.9263 8.0422
September 8.1364 7.9724 8.0763
October 8.0953 7.8187 7.8944
November 8.0752 7.8521 7.9872
December 8.1411 7.8511 7.9659