2018 MKD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |