YEARLY HIGH
0.0048 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0046 MYR

2018 RWF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0046 to the December average rate of 0.0047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0048 was down 12.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0055, 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 24 MYR
2017 Average 26 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 22 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.64 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0048
0.0045
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RWF to MYR 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 MYR (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0047).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.62%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0047
2017 Avg (December) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
February 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
April 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
May 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
July 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
August 0.0047 0.0047 0.0047
September 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
October 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
November 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
December 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047