YEARLY HIGH
4.1372 MGA
YEARLY LOW
3.5728 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8461 MGA

2018 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 4.1372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 3.5728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5644 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7988 to the December average rate of 4.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1372 was up 1.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0703, 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 20,686 MGA
2017 Average 18,619 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 17,864 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,822.15 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.1066
3.6244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MGA 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 3.7581, compared to 3.9341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1956 MGA (High: 4.1348 / Low: 3.9392). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 MGA (High: 3.7661 / Low: 3.7020).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1956
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0854 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.0664) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3405 (+9.14%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.0664
2017 Avg (November) 3.7259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8429 3.7524 3.7988
February 3.8094 3.6245 3.7134
March 3.7558 3.5728 3.6646
April 3.7661 3.7020 3.7278
May 3.8417 3.7240 3.7626
June 3.9351 3.8387 3.8813
July 3.9025 3.7411 3.8469
August 3.8326 3.7662 3.7909
September 3.9665 3.7878 3.8828
October 4.0356 3.9128 3.9951
November 4.1372 3.9863 4.0664
December 4.1348 3.9392 4.0224