2018 MUR to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 26.7753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 24.4488.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3264 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9022 to the December average rate of 25.7017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.7753 was up 3.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.7597, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MUR 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 25.6419, compared to 25.4437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1981 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.2645 RWF (High: 26.7753 / Low: 25.5107). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5338 RWF (High: 25.6418 / Low: 25.1080).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5192 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 26.1686) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.4995), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6690 (+11.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5441 | 25.3053 | 25.9022 |
| February | 26.7753 | 25.5107 | 26.1686 |
| March | 26.4038 | 25.7534 | 25.9998 |
| April | 26.0742 | 25.2921 | 25.6145 |
| May | 25.3937 | 24.7162 | 25.0953 |
| June | 25.6774 | 24.4488 | 25.0707 |
| July | 25.6985 | 24.8628 | 25.2561 |
| August | 25.6833 | 24.8082 | 25.2919 |
| September | 25.8354 | 25.0996 | 25.5080 |
| October | 25.6418 | 25.1080 | 25.3782 |
| November | 25.8258 | 25.1419 | 25.5265 |
| December | 26.0102 | 25.3007 | 25.7017 |