YEARLY HIGH
0.0080 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0056 TRY

2018 RWF to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0080 was up 68.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0047, 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 40 TRY
2017 Average 22 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 22 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.04 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0075
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TRY 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 0.0048, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0022 TRY (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TRY (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+61.33%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0068
2017 Avg (August) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
February 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
March 0.0047 0.0044 0.0045
April 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
May 0.0055 0.0047 0.0051
June 0.0055 0.0051 0.0053
July 0.0057 0.0053 0.0055
August 0.0080 0.0057 0.0068
September 0.0076 0.0068 0.0072
October 0.0071 0.0062 0.0066
November 0.0063 0.0058 0.0061
December 0.0062 0.0058 0.0060