2018 RWF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3144 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.2216 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2667 KRW

2018 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 1.3144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 1.2216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0929 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2488 to the December average rate of 1.2726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3144 was down 10.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4658, 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 6,572 KRW

2017 Average 6,741 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 6,108 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.43 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2985

1.2339

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KRW 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 1.2511, compared to 1.2823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2511

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0749 KRW (High: 1.2965 / Low: 1.2216). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 KRW (High: 1.2526 / Low: 1.2275).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0749

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.2851) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0760 (-5.58%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.2851

2017 Avg (August) 1.3611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2658	1.2358	1.2488
February	1.2979	1.2348	1.2651
March	1.2658	1.2337	1.2465
April	1.2516	1.2235	1.2393
May	1.2526	1.2275	1.2429
June	1.2965	1.2216	1.2640
July	1.3122	1.2702	1.2910
August	1.3144	1.2584	1.2851
September	1.3047	1.2642	1.2782
October	1.3072	1.2675	1.2931
November	1.2848	1.2574	1.2738
December	1.3003	1.2493	1.2726