YEARLY HIGH
0.3292 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.2901 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3110 HUF

2018 RWF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.3292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.2901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2968 to the December average rate of 0.3213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3292 was down 7.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3565, 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 1,646 HUF
2017 Average 1,635 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,451 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.68 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3245
0.2917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to HUF 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 0.3017, compared to 0.3203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0187 HUF (High: 0.3210 / Low: 0.3024). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 HUF (High: 0.2976 / Low: 0.2916).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.3207) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+3.56%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.3207
2017 Avg (August) 0.3097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3030 0.2917 0.2968
February 0.3016 0.2901 0.2958
March 0.2976 0.2916 0.2945
April 0.3000 0.2902 0.2944
May 0.3210 0.3024 0.3095
June 0.3277 0.3093 0.3192
July 0.3263 0.3128 0.3193
August 0.3292 0.3147 0.3207
September 0.3228 0.3119 0.3182
October 0.3266 0.3159 0.3217
November 0.3235 0.3166 0.3204
December 0.3272 0.3147 0.3213