YEARLY HIGH
0.8186 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.7608 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7897 RWF

2018 KRW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.8186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.7608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8008 to the December average rate of 0.7859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8186 was up 1.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,093,138 RWF
2017 Average 3,712,076 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,803,896 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289,242.53 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8103
0.7700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.7995, compared to 0.7799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0473 RWF (High: 0.8186 / Low: 0.7713). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 RWF (High: 0.8146 / Low: 0.7983).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.7915) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0476 (+6.40%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.7915
2017 Avg (June) 0.7439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8092 0.7900 0.8008
February 0.8099 0.7704 0.7906
March 0.8106 0.7900 0.8023
April 0.8173 0.7990 0.8070
May 0.8146 0.7983 0.8046
June 0.8186 0.7713 0.7915
July 0.7873 0.7621 0.7746
August 0.7947 0.7608 0.7782
September 0.7910 0.7665 0.7824
October 0.7890 0.7650 0.7734
November 0.7953 0.7783 0.7851
December 0.8005 0.7691 0.7859