YEARLY HIGH
0.0388 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.0360 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0372 THB

2018 RWF to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.0360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0388 was down 11.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0436, 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 194 THB
2017 Average 202 THB
Yearly Trough Low 180 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.81 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0385
0.0361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to THB 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 0.0369, compared to 0.0375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0018 THB (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0370). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 THB (High: 0.0365 / Low: 0.0360).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0400), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-5.36%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0379
2017 Avg (August) 0.0400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0380 0.0366 0.0374
February 0.0377 0.0363 0.0369
March 0.0367 0.0361 0.0364
April 0.0365 0.0360 0.0363
May 0.0373 0.0365 0.0369
June 0.0383 0.0366 0.0375
July 0.0387 0.0379 0.0383
August 0.0388 0.0370 0.0379
September 0.0377 0.0367 0.0372
October 0.0380 0.0367 0.0374
November 0.0375 0.0370 0.0373
December 0.0378 0.0364 0.0370