2018 XDR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1262.1978 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1201.5469 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1231.5146 RWF

2018 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1262.1978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1201.5469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.6509 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1227.5335 to the December average rate of 1228.2837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1262.1978 was up 3.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1221.3019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,310,989 RWF

2017 Average 5,816,505 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 6,007,735 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303,254.59 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1253.9982

1217.6215

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1237.7930, compared to 1225.2362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1237.7930

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1225.2362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 41.4824 RWF (High: 1262.1978 / Low: 1220.7155). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.9662 RWF (High: 1238.4716 / Low: 1219.5054).

February Spread (Volatile) ±41.4824

November Spread (Stable) ±18.9662

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 16.2919 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1239.8335) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1131.2898), the exchange rate shifted by +108.5438 (+9.59%).

2018 Avg (February) 1239.8335

2017 Avg (February) 1131.2898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1247.7296	1207.3399	1227.5335
February	1262.1978	1220.7155	1239.8335
March	1259.3530	1240.3065	1248.8227
April	1260.0252	1240.0990	1250.9669
May	1242.5490	1219.4914	1234.6749
June	1241.9639	1209.3463	1224.9266
July	1233.8078	1205.5987	1220.9467
August	1235.1836	1201.5469	1220.6529
September	1239.1827	1213.7756	1228.3705
October	1235.9881	1210.2771	1222.5778
November	1238.4716	1219.5054	1230.5857
December	1246.2408	1210.8507	1228.2837