YEARLY HIGH
8.9927 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.2312 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5977 RWF

2018 XPF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 8.9927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 8.2312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7615 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7271 to the December average rate of 8.4179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.9927 was up 4.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.6271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,963 RWF
2017 Average 39,666 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 41,156 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,807.39 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.9332
8.3710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 8.7295, compared to 8.4660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4131 RWF (High: 8.6443 / Low: 8.2312). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1535 RWF (High: 8.5030 / Low: 8.3495).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4131
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1535

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2947 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 8.8863) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.4469), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4394 (+19.33%).

2018 Avg (March) 8.8863
2017 Avg (March) 7.4469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9167 8.5279 8.7271
February 8.9851 8.6711 8.8307
March 8.9927 8.8102 8.8863
April 8.9571 8.7580 8.8750
May 8.6997 8.3751 8.5803
June 8.6246 8.3514 8.4777
July 8.6297 8.4060 8.5176
August 8.6443 8.2312 8.4390
September 8.6943 8.4396 8.5556
October 8.5428 8.3200 8.4384
November 8.5030 8.3495 8.4273
December 8.5646 8.2887 8.4179