YEARLY HIGH
0.0080 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0073 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0076 CNY

2018 RWF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0080 was down 5.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0084, 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 40 CNY
2017 Average 40 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 36 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.57 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0080
0.0072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CNY 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 0.0074, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 CNY (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0078).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.24%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0079
2017 Avg (October) 0.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0077 0.0074 0.0075
February 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
March 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074
April 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
May 0.0074 0.0073 0.0074
June 0.0077 0.0073 0.0075
July 0.0079 0.0076 0.0077
August 0.0080 0.0077 0.0078
September 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
October 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
November 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
December 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078