YEARLY HIGH
3.5750 RWF
YEARLY LOW
3.2449 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4692 RWF

2018 YER to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 3.5750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 3.2449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3301 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4104 to the December average rate of 3.5270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5750 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,875 RWF
2017 Average 16,759 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 16,224 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,650.60 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5465
3.3972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 3.4351, compared to 3.5034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.2140 RWF (High: 3.4589 / Low: 3.2449). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0443 RWF (High: 3.4765 / Low: 3.4323).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2140
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0443

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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.5270) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1009 (+2.95%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.5270
2017 Avg (December) 3.4261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4449 3.3759 3.4104
February 3.4547 3.3682 3.4096
March 3.4589 3.2449 3.4221
April 3.4631 3.4166 3.4471
May 3.4765 3.4323 3.4602
June 3.4894 3.4356 3.4609
July 3.5094 3.4349 3.4718
August 3.5188 3.4359 3.4858
September 3.5269 3.4552 3.5005
October 3.5384 3.4651 3.5013
November 3.5594 3.4951 3.5341
December 3.5750 3.4798 3.5270