YEARLY HIGH
0.0642 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0572 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0614 RWF

2018 IDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0637 to the December average rate of 0.0608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0642 was up 0.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 642,035 RWF
2017 Average 626,870 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 571,692 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,343.32 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0642
0.0571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0625, compared to 0.0602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0038 RWF (High: 0.0622 / Low: 0.0584). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 RWF (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0621).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0637) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0637
2017 Avg (January) 0.0620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0642 0.0630 0.0637
February 0.0638 0.0620 0.0628
March 0.0630 0.0621 0.0625
April 0.0629 0.0619 0.0625
May 0.0623 0.0606 0.0617
June 0.0630 0.0605 0.0619
July 0.0614 0.0601 0.0609
August 0.0614 0.0601 0.0609
September 0.0613 0.0601 0.0608
October 0.0602 0.0572 0.0577
November 0.0622 0.0584 0.0603
December 0.0626 0.0596 0.0608