YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0178 MVR

2018 RWF to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was down 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0190, 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 91 MVR
2017 Average 92 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 86 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.01 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0181
0.0174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MVR 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 0.0180, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0005 MVR (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MVR (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0178).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0181
2017 Avg (February) 0.0185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0182 0.0179 0.0180
February 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
March 0.0181 0.0178 0.0180
April 0.0180 0.0178 0.0179
May 0.0180 0.0178 0.0179
June 0.0180 0.0177 0.0178
July 0.0179 0.0176 0.0178
August 0.0179 0.0175 0.0177
September 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
October 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
November 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
December 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175