2018 ZAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.8795 RWF

YEARLY LOW

57.1335 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.9963 RWF

2018 ZAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 74.8795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 57.1335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7460 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.0372 to the December average rate of 61.8044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.8795 was up 7.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.9770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,743,976 RWF

2017 Average 3,154,325 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,856,674 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 887,302.07 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.8981

58.1967

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 70.0771, compared to 61.9156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.0771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.9156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.5846 RWF (High: 69.1918 / Low: 62.6072). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6020 RWF (High: 74.0008 / Low: 71.3988).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.5846

March Spread (Stable) ±2.6020

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.9106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 72.2279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.3621), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8658 (+13.99%).

2018 Avg (February) 72.2279

2017 Avg (February) 63.3621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.1737	68.7174	70.0372
February	74.8795	69.5489	72.2279
March	74.0008	71.3988	72.5896
April	73.1060	69.5047	71.2984
May	70.7337	68.0105	69.1100
June	69.1918	62.6072	65.1994
July	66.9120	62.7644	64.9393
August	65.9696	59.4462	62.1559
September	62.1978	57.1335	59.5051
October	62.0660	58.7088	60.2766
November	64.7705	61.1641	62.8124
December	65.1743	59.8439	61.8044