YEARLY HIGH
0.0012 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0011 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0011 CHF

2018 RWF to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 0.0012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0011 to the December average rate of 0.0011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0012 was down 6.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6 CHF
2017 Average 6 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.46 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0012
0.0011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CHF 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 0.0011, compared to 0.0011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0011). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CHF (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0011).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0012), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.66%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0011
2017 Avg (July) 0.0012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
February 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
March 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
April 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
May 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
June 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
July 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
August 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
September 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
October 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
November 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
December 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011