YEARLY HIGH
3.4470 RWF
YEARLY LOW
3.0373 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2203 RWF

2018 HUF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 3.4470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 3.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4097 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3693 to the December average rate of 3.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4470 was up 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,446,994 RWF
2017 Average 3,066,299 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,037,259 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409,734.96 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4256
3.0794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 3.3180, compared to 3.1227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1922 RWF (High: 3.3070 / Low: 3.1148). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 RWF (High: 3.1589 / Low: 3.0913).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1922
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

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 0.1648 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.3807) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8789), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5018 (+17.43%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.3807
2017 Avg (February) 2.8789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4281 3.3006 3.3693
February 3.4470 3.3155 3.3807
March 3.4291 3.3603 3.3952
April 3.4461 3.3331 3.3967
May 3.3070 3.1148 3.2319
June 3.2330 3.0517 3.1340
July 3.1965 3.0642 3.1320
August 3.1777 3.0373 3.1184
September 3.2067 3.0983 3.1432
October 3.1655 3.0619 3.1082
November 3.1589 3.0913 3.1211
December 3.1774 3.0559 3.1132