YEARLY HIGH
7.8167 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.2673 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1827 RWF

2018 PKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 7.8167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 6.2673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5494 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7136 to the December average rate of 6.3510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.8167 was down 4.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.1498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,908,350 RWF
2017 Average 3,982,706 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,133,657 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 774,692.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.8499
6.2148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 7.5537, compared to 6.8117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6723 RWF (High: 7.1905 / Low: 6.5182). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0786 RWF (High: 7.5148 / Low: 7.4362).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6723
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0786

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 7.6517) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.9662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3144 (-3.95%).

2018 Avg (March) 7.6517
2017 Avg (March) 7.9662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7933 7.6250 7.7136
February 7.8104 7.6269 7.7121
March 7.8167 7.3978 7.6517
April 7.5002 7.3898 7.4608
May 7.5148 7.4362 7.4862
June 7.5436 7.0645 7.2977
July 7.1940 6.7004 6.9811
August 7.1821 6.9325 7.0785
September 7.1621 6.9899 7.1035
October 7.1905 6.5182 6.7511
November 6.6658 6.5617 6.6047
December 6.6406 6.2673 6.3510