YEARLY HIGH
694.5062 RWF
YEARLY LOW
611.9347 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
649.2205 RWF

2018 AUD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 694.5062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 611.9347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.5716 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 679.0219 to the December average rate of 632.1574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 694.5062 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 677.8193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,472,531 RWF
2017 Average 3,215,855 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,059,673 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412,857.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

684.6843
616.7349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 663.4968, compared to 634.9442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.5526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 663.4968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 634.9442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 43.8156 RWF (High: 659.9794 / Low: 616.1637). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9889 RWF (High: 656.5149 / Low: 646.5259).

December Spread (Volatile) ±43.8156
May Spread (Stable) ±9.9889

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.5608 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 679.0219) against the same month in 2017 (average: 618.1526), the exchange rate shifted by +60.8692 (+9.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 679.0219
2017 Avg (January) 618.1526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 694.5062 665.0405 679.0219
February 683.8667 658.7177 671.4881
March 678.9719 657.0686 666.8265
April 671.9552 651.5447 662.5657
May 656.5149 646.5259 652.0049
June 668.9809 634.3582 649.0737
July 654.3812 635.2381 643.6979
August 646.6205 628.0581 639.3073
September 642.7890 619.2778 630.7246
October 634.8542 611.9347 622.3974
November 651.5757 629.9083 641.3809
December 659.9794 616.1637 632.1574