YEARLY HIGH
13.5412 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.7072 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7231 RWF

2018 INR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 13.5412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 11.7072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8340 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4121 to the December average rate of 12.4827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5412 was up 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,385,289 RWF
2017 Average 3,222,111 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,926,788 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 458,501.13 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.5631
11.7515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 13.1032, compared to 12.3431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.8172 RWF (High: 12.8279 / Low: 12.0106). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1838 RWF (High: 13.3133 / Low: 13.1295).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8172
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1838

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3975 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.4121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1764), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2357 (+10.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 13.4121
2017 Avg (January) 12.1764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5412 13.2471 13.4121
February 13.4194 13.1079 13.2423
March 13.3133 13.1295 13.2191
April 13.3440 12.9282 13.1388
May 12.9805 12.5878 12.8262
June 13.0577 12.5648 12.7807
July 12.7931 12.4854 12.6563
August 12.7682 12.3901 12.5481
September 12.4056 11.9630 12.1507
October 12.0690 11.7072 11.9025
November 12.7813 12.0002 12.3183
December 12.8279 12.0106 12.4827