YEARLY HIGH
224.0643 RWF
YEARLY LOW
208.6977 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
215.3607 RWF

2018 MYR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 224.0643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 208.6977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3666 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.8406 to the December average rate of 211.6216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 224.0643 was up 5.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 212.0459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,481,286 RWF
2017 Average 3,905,202 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,173,955 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307,331.14 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

223.0551
209.6022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 218.4826, compared to 212.2387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.4826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.2387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 8.6887 RWF (High: 222.2455 / Low: 213.5568). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0869 RWF (High: 213.2972 / Low: 210.2102).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.6887
November Spread (Stable) ±3.0869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 3.8217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 221.9341) against the same month in 2017 (average: 189.8912), the exchange rate shifted by +32.0429 (+16.87%).

2018 Avg (April) 221.9341
2017 Avg (April) 189.8912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 219.8042 211.1718 215.8406
February 222.2455 213.5568 218.1328
March 223.3889 217.7962 220.2062
April 224.0643 219.9564 221.9341
May 220.7676 214.4494 218.1124
June 219.7055 213.3143 216.6695
July 216.9130 211.9393 214.6963
August 214.7178 210.5279 213.1641
September 213.9571 209.2546 211.7149
October 212.8469 209.0094 210.7233
November 213.2972 210.2102 211.5119
December 215.1102 208.6977 211.6216