2018 XCD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

331.1687 RWF

YEARLY LOW

311.9850 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

321.4274 RWF

2018 XCD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 331.1687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 311.9850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1837 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 315.8516 to the December average rate of 326.6971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 331.1687 was up 3.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 319.0117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,655,844 RWF

2017 Average 1,551,676 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,559,925 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,918.67 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

328.5256

314.6495

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 318.3367, compared to 324.5181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 318.3367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 324.5181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 8.8805 RWF (High: 331.1687 / Low: 322.2882). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8248 RWF (High: 322.0428 / Low: 318.2180).

December Spread (Volatile) ±8.8805

May Spread (Stable) ±3.8248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6722 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 326.6971) against the same month in 2017 (average: 317.2965), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4006 (+2.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 326.6971

2017 Avg (December) 317.2965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	319.0784	312.6677	315.8516
February	319.9389	311.9850	315.8059
March	320.4033	316.3679	318.1101
April	320.7434	316.3679	319.2424
May	322.0428	318.2180	320.4673
June	323.1795	318.2180	320.5427
July	324.7322	318.2180	321.6112
August	325.9635	318.2180	322.8725
September	326.6531	320.0681	324.2413
October	327.7821	320.9931	324.3173
November	329.7274	323.7683	327.3693
December	331.1687	322.2882	326.6971