YEARLY HIGH
144.1815 RWF
YEARLY LOW
132.1166 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
138.2968 RWF

2018 HRK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 144.1815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 132.1166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0648 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.0827 to the December average rate of 135.6512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 144.1815 was up 4.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 138.5531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 720,907 RWF
2017 Average 635,225 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 660,583 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,324.25 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

143.4417
134.6329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 140.4248, compared to 136.1688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.4248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.1688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.5692 RWF (High: 138.6859 / Low: 132.1166). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5375 RWF (High: 136.6001 / Low: 134.0626).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.5692
November Spread (Stable) ±2.5375

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.1979 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 142.5747) against the same month in 2017 (average: 120.2064), the exchange rate shifted by +22.3684 (+18.61%).

2018 Avg (March) 142.5747
2017 Avg (March) 120.2064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.4135 137.1195 140.0827
February 144.1157 138.7195 141.7083
March 144.1815 141.5055 142.5747
April 144.1799 141.0202 142.7076
May 141.1333 135.2456 138.5097
June 139.3079 134.9125 136.9658
July 139.1533 135.6189 137.3774
August 138.6859 132.1166 135.5764
September 139.7598 135.4310 137.3888
October 137.5063 133.6771 135.6520
November 136.6001 134.0626 135.3670
December 137.6742 133.8623 135.6512