YEARLY HIGH
1.4639 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.2521 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3563 RWF

2018 CLP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.4639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.2521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2119 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4099 to the December average rate of 1.2899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4639 was up 4.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,463,946 RWF
2017 Average 1,293,651 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,252,086 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,859.67 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4499
1.2753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 1.4069, compared to 1.3058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0796 RWF (High: 1.3317 / Low: 1.2521). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 RWF (High: 1.4265 / Low: 1.3908).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0796
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0357

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 0.0531 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4302) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1322 (+10.18%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4302
2017 Avg (February) 1.2981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4265 1.3908 1.4099
February 1.4639 1.3972 1.4302
March 1.4507 1.4051 1.4230
April 1.4537 1.4123 1.4353
May 1.4106 1.3591 1.3822
June 1.3890 1.3152 1.3607
July 1.3742 1.3032 1.3327
August 1.3564 1.2923 1.3249
September 1.3317 1.2521 1.2913
October 1.3368 1.2613 1.2901
November 1.3313 1.2758 1.3059
December 1.3327 1.2615 1.2899