YEARLY HIGH
0.0039 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 PEN

2018 RWF to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0038 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0039 was down 5.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0041, 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 19 PEN
2017 Average 19 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 19 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.83 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0038
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PEN 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0037).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0038) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.48%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0038
2017 Avg (February) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
February 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
March 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
April 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
May 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
June 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
July 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
August 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
September 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
October 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
November 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
December 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038