2018 RWF to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8554 MMK

YEARLY LOW

1.5296 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6591 MMK

2018 RWF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 1.8554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1.5296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3259 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5759 to the December average rate of 1.7742, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8554 was up 11.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6713, 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 9,277 MMK

2017 Average 8,116 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 7,648 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,629.36 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8323

1.5188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MMK 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 1.5636, compared to 1.7546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1319 MMK (High: 1.8554 / Low: 1.7235). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 MMK (High: 1.5651 / Low: 1.5452).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1319

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1588 (+9.73%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7898

2017 Avg (September) 1.6310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6024	1.5529	1.5759
February	1.5793	1.5383	1.5619
March	1.5651	1.5452	1.5553
April	1.5621	1.5296	1.5449
May	1.5773	1.5387	1.5593
June	1.6398	1.5502	1.5845
July	1.6680	1.6138	1.6444
August	1.7602	1.6719	1.7179
September	1.8554	1.7235	1.7898
October	1.8319	1.7327	1.7949
November	1.8311	1.7809	1.8062
December	1.8084	1.7295	1.7742