YEARLY HIGH
0.0100 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0089 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0094 NOK

2018 RWF to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.0100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0093 to the December average rate of 0.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0100 was down 4.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0105, 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 50 NOK
2017 Average 49 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 45 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.47 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0099
0.0090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NOK 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 0.0092, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 NOK (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 NOK (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0089).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.90%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0098
2017 Avg (December) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0090 0.0093
February 0.0094 0.0090 0.0092
March 0.0092 0.0089 0.0090
April 0.0093 0.0090 0.0091
May 0.0096 0.0092 0.0093
June 0.0095 0.0092 0.0094
July 0.0095 0.0092 0.0094
August 0.0098 0.0094 0.0096
September 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094
October 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
November 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
December 0.0100 0.0095 0.0098