2018 RWF to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.4919 IDR

YEARLY LOW

15.5755 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.3027 IDR

2018 RWF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 17.4919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 15.5755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9165 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7113 to the December average rate of 16.4442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.4919 was up 7.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.3211, 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 87,460 IDR

2017 Average 79,769 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 77,877 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,582.36 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.4918

15.5494

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IDR 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 15.9970, compared to 16.6085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0548 IDR (High: 17.1371 / Low: 16.0823). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2441 IDR (High: 16.1051 / Low: 15.8610).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0548

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7488 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 17.3299) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.0622), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2678 (+7.89%).

2018 Avg (October) 17.3299

2017 Avg (October) 16.0622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.8770	15.5755	15.7113
February	16.1309	15.6769	15.9147
March	16.1051	15.8610	16.0063
April	16.1516	15.8922	15.9980
May	16.4898	16.0510	16.2077
June	16.5324	15.8721	16.1440
July	16.6268	16.2922	16.4255
August	16.6478	16.2895	16.4277
September	16.6460	16.3204	16.4422
October	17.4919	16.6027	17.3299
November	17.1371	16.0823	16.5811
December	16.7680	15.9664	16.4442