YEARLY HIGH
0.1418 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1136 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1245 ISK

2018 RWF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.1418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1203 to the December average rate of 0.1365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1418 was down 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1420, 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 709 ISK
2017 Average 636 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 568 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.95 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1413
0.1131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ISK 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 0.1188, compared to 0.1302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0114 ISK (High: 0.1418 / Low: 0.1303). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 ISK (High: 0.1172 / Low: 0.1138).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, 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 (December 2018: 0.1365) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+11.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1365
2017 Avg (December) 0.1222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1226 0.1175 0.1203
February 0.1211 0.1161 0.1183
March 0.1175 0.1136 0.1157
April 0.1172 0.1138 0.1155
May 0.1234 0.1172 0.1199
June 0.1268 0.1198 0.1233
July 0.1250 0.1191 0.1225
August 0.1267 0.1211 0.1234
September 0.1303 0.1222 0.1260
October 0.1386 0.1274 0.1336
November 0.1413 0.1361 0.1389
December 0.1418 0.1303 0.1365