YEARLY HIGH
1073.1138 RWF
YEARLY LOW
982.2453 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1025.9831 RWF

2018 EUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1073.1138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 982.2453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.8685 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1041.4194 to the December average rate of 1004.5177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1073.1138 was up 4.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1029.4894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,365,569 RWF
2017 Average 4,740,955 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,911,227 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 454,342.46 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1066.0135
998.9272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1041.7087, compared to 1010.2576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.4511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1041.7087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1010.2576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 49.2916 RWF (High: 1031.5370 / Low: 982.2453). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.3170 RWF (High: 1014.6732 / Low: 996.3562).

August Spread (Volatile) ±49.2916
November Spread (Stable) ±18.3170

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 35.1724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.1724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1060.4230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 892.2783), the exchange rate shifted by +168.1446 (+18.84%).

2018 Avg (March) 1060.4230
2017 Avg (March) 892.2783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1064.0416 1017.6538 1041.4194
February 1072.2026 1034.7403 1053.7781
March 1073.1138 1051.3308 1060.4230
April 1068.8617 1045.1117 1059.0744
May 1038.1508 999.4200 1023.9020
June 1029.1884 996.5815 1011.6553
July 1029.8006 1003.1038 1016.4221
August 1031.5370 982.2453 1007.0461
September 1037.5109 1007.1173 1020.9502
October 1019.4269 992.8438 1006.9709
November 1014.6732 996.3562 1005.6385
December 1022.0331 989.1107 1004.5177