YEARLY HIGH
0.0854 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0738 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0787 INR

2018 RWF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0746 to the December average rate of 0.0801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0854 was up 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0833, 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 427 INR
2017 Average 388 INR
Yearly Trough Low 369 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.84 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0850
0.0736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to INR 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 0.0763, compared to 0.0811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0053 INR (High: 0.0833 / Low: 0.0780). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 INR (High: 0.0762 / Low: 0.0751).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0840) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+8.68%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0840
2017 Avg (October) 0.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0755 0.0738 0.0746
February 0.0763 0.0745 0.0755
March 0.0762 0.0751 0.0756
April 0.0774 0.0749 0.0761
May 0.0794 0.0770 0.0780
June 0.0796 0.0766 0.0783
July 0.0801 0.0782 0.0790
August 0.0807 0.0783 0.0797
September 0.0836 0.0806 0.0823
October 0.0854 0.0829 0.0840
November 0.0833 0.0782 0.0812
December 0.0833 0.0780 0.0801