YEARLY HIGH
0.2219 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0765 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2141 RWF

2018 KHR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.2219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1454 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2111 to the December average rate of 0.2192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2219 was down 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,109 RWF
2017 Average 1,034 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 382 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 727.03 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2202
0.2082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.2131, compared to 0.2151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1397 RWF (High: 0.2161 / Low: 0.0765). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 RWF (High: 0.2141 / Low: 0.2113).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1397
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2192) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+3.75%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2192
2017 Avg (December) 0.2113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2146 0.2091 0.2111
February 0.2150 0.2085 0.2120
March 0.2178 0.2134 0.2152
April 0.2186 0.2132 0.2144
May 0.2141 0.2113 0.2129
June 0.2145 0.2108 0.2129
July 0.2164 0.2118 0.2142
August 0.2160 0.2113 0.2143
September 0.2161 0.0765 0.2092
October 0.2179 0.2123 0.2150
November 0.2206 0.2160 0.2188
December 0.2219 0.2161 0.2192