2018 RON to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RON to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RON to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 230.6935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 210.7944.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8991 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 223.8927 to the December average rate of 216.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 230.6935 was up 4.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 220.5982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
RON 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 223.7412, compared to 217.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6115 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 11.7476 RWF (High: 222.5420 / Low: 210.7944). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9422 RWF (High: 217.8052 / Low: 213.8630).
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 6.6874 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 227.4588) against the same month in 2017 (average: 196.1444), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3145 (+15.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 228.6964 | 219.7306 | 223.8927 |
| February | 229.9579 | 221.9770 | 226.3598 |
| March | 230.6935 | 224.9986 | 227.4588 |
| April | 230.3936 | 224.2122 | 227.2532 |
| May | 224.4085 | 215.0870 | 220.5658 |
| June | 220.9854 | 213.4046 | 216.9167 |
| July | 222.7959 | 215.3344 | 218.5427 |
| August | 222.5420 | 210.7944 | 216.8346 |
| September | 222.7426 | 216.3355 | 219.8223 |
| October | 218.5674 | 213.0037 | 215.7554 |
| November | 217.8052 | 213.8630 | 215.7818 |
| December | 219.2874 | 212.4542 | 216.0412 |