YEARLY HIGH
17.4298 RWF
YEARLY LOW
15.9333 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6645 RWF

2018 MKD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 17.4298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 15.9333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4965 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9117 to the December average rate of 16.3190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.4298 was up 4.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.7309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,149 RWF
2017 Average 76,957 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 79,667 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,482.36 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.3094
16.2289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD 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 16.9220, compared to 16.4069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.8176 RWF (High: 16.7510 / Low: 15.9333). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2618 RWF (High: 16.4923 / Low: 16.2305).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8176
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5666 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 17.2194) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.4628), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7566 (+19.06%).

2018 Avg (March) 17.2194
2017 Avg (March) 14.4628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2774 16.5441 16.9117
February 17.4183 16.7909 17.1098
March 17.4298 17.0642 17.2194
April 17.3567 16.9681 17.1946
May 16.9689 16.2363 16.6281
June 16.7546 16.1852 16.4687
July 16.7106 16.2907 16.4972
August 16.7510 15.9333 16.3476
September 16.8491 16.3458 16.5781
October 16.5755 16.1270 16.3522
November 16.4923 16.2305 16.3471
December 16.6328 16.0480 16.3190