YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0209 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0221 MXN

2018 RWF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0222 to the December average rate of 0.0227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0240 was down 9.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0265, 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 120 MXN
2017 Average 113 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 104 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.80 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0236
0.0211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MXN 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 0.0221, compared to 0.0221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0018 MXN (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MXN (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0212).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+8.37%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0234
2017 Avg (June) 0.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0229 0.0216 0.0222
February 0.0223 0.0214 0.0218
March 0.0220 0.0211 0.0216
April 0.0219 0.0209 0.0213
May 0.0230 0.0219 0.0226
June 0.0240 0.0227 0.0234
July 0.0230 0.0212 0.0219
August 0.0220 0.0212 0.0216
September 0.0221 0.0213 0.0217
October 0.0230 0.0213 0.0219
November 0.0233 0.0223 0.0229
December 0.0235 0.0220 0.0227