YEARLY HIGH
1.0785 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.9722 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0353 KRW

2024 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1.0785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.9722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1063 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0425 to the December average rate of 1.0415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.0785 was down 11.26% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.2153, 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 5,392 KRW
2023 Average 5,650 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,861 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 531.39 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.0694
0.9833
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 1.0490, compared to 1.0217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.0602 KRW (High: 1.0747 / Low: 1.0146). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 KRW (High: 1.0499 / Low: 1.0326).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0602
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 1.0622) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.1910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1288 (-10.81%).

2024 Avg (April) 1.0622
2023 Avg (April) 1.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0598 1.0144 1.0425
February 1.0499 1.0326 1.0446
March 1.0515 1.0203 1.0381
April 1.0785 1.0440 1.0622
May 1.0666 1.0401 1.0508
June 1.0659 1.0413 1.0560
July 1.0614 1.0412 1.0527
August 1.0433 0.9928 1.0199
September 1.0073 0.9722 0.9905
October 1.0251 0.9822 1.0065
November 1.0336 1.0085 1.0189
December 1.0747 1.0146 1.0415