YEARLY HIGH
137.7723 RWF
YEARLY LOW
125.4320 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.4732 RWF

2018 CNY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 137.7723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 125.4320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3403 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.8412 to the December average rate of 128.1005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 137.7723 was up 4.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 131.8738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,444,309 RWF
2017 Average 3,104,293 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,135,801 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 308,508.03 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

137.9923
125.6353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 135.1129, compared to 127.8336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.1129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.8336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.7656 RWF (High: 136.6259 / Low: 129.8603). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4469 RWF (High: 128.3694 / Low: 126.9225).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.7656
November Spread (Stable) ±1.4469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.5546 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 136.9625) against the same month in 2017 (average: 121.4144), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5481 (+12.81%).

2018 Avg (April) 136.9625
2017 Avg (April) 121.4144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.0449 130.3976 132.8412
February 136.7382 133.6668 134.9810
March 137.3223 134.7756 135.9707
April 137.7723 135.6282 136.9625
May 136.9213 134.6148 135.9434
June 136.6259 129.8603 133.9784
July 131.7679 127.1675 129.4238
August 129.3823 125.5471 127.4598
September 129.0394 126.0425 127.8253
October 128.0683 125.4320 126.6651
November 128.3694 126.9225 127.5273
December 129.8967 126.0123 128.1005