YEARLY HIGH
2.8700 MNT
YEARLY LOW
2.4937 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7984 MNT

2018 RWF to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 2.8700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 2.4937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3763 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8381 to the December average rate of 2.7913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8700 was down 5.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0468, 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 14,350 MNT
2017 Average 14,517 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 12,468 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,881.33 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8454
2.7576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MNT 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 2.7902, compared to 2.8067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3463 MNT (High: 2.8400 / Low: 2.4937). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 MNT (High: 2.7982 / Low: 2.7632).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3463
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.7913) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8352), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0439 (-1.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.7913
2017 Avg (December) 2.8352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8667 2.8132 2.8381
February 2.8623 2.7688 2.8128
March 2.7982 2.7632 2.7829
April 2.7921 2.7570 2.7705
May 2.7974 2.7557 2.7720
June 2.8400 2.4937 2.7649
July 2.8417 2.7797 2.8086
August 2.8397 2.7723 2.7988
September 2.8233 2.7664 2.7871
October 2.8687 2.7804 2.8372
November 2.8444 2.7971 2.8170
December 2.8700 2.7464 2.7913