YEARLY HIGH
230.6935 RWF
YEARLY LOW
210.7944 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
220.4354 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,153,468 RWF
2017 Average 1,037,102 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,053,972 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,495.32 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

228.6292
214.5850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 223.7412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.7476
November Spread (Stable) ±3.9422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (March) 227.4588
2017 Avg (March) 196.1444

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