YEARLY HIGH
0.0106 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0092 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0100 SEK

2018 RWF to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0106 was down 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0111, 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 53 SEK
2017 Average 51 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 46 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.04 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0105
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SEK 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 0.0098, compared to 0.0103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 SEK (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0101). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SEK (High: 0.0104 / Low: 0.0102).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+6.95%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0104
2017 Avg (August) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094
February 0.0097 0.0092 0.0094
March 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
April 0.0101 0.0096 0.0098
May 0.0104 0.0099 0.0101
June 0.0104 0.0099 0.0102
July 0.0103 0.0100 0.0102
August 0.0106 0.0101 0.0104
September 0.0105 0.0100 0.0102
October 0.0105 0.0101 0.0103
November 0.0104 0.0102 0.0102
December 0.0104 0.0100 0.0102