2018 RWF to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1362 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.1179 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1259 NPR

2018 RWF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.1362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1193 to the December average rate of 0.1280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1362 was up 2.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1334, 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 681 NPR

2017 Average 621 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 590 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.23 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1359

0.1178

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NPR 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 0.1221, compared to 0.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0092 NPR (High: 0.1342 / Low: 0.1251). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 NPR (High: 0.1218 / Low: 0.1203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+8.60%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1344

2017 Avg (October) 0.1237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1213	0.1179	0.1193
February	0.1221	0.1189	0.1207
March	0.1218	0.1203	0.1210
April	0.1238	0.1200	0.1218
May	0.1266	0.1230	0.1247
June	0.1274	0.1228	0.1252
July	0.1282	0.1252	0.1264
August	0.1295	0.1256	0.1275
September	0.1337	0.1289	0.1316
October	0.1362	0.1324	0.1344
November	0.1342	0.1251	0.1299
December	0.1317	0.1251	0.1280