YEARLY HIGH
0.0358 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0335 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0347 TWD

2018 RWF to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0358 was down 8.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0391, 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 179 TWD
2017 Average 181 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 167 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.32 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0354
0.0338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TWD 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 0.0343, compared to 0.0350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0014 TWD (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0340). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TWD (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0345).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0352) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-3.36%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0352
2017 Avg (August) 0.0364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0349 0.0341 0.0345
February 0.0348 0.0336 0.0343
March 0.0342 0.0337 0.0340
April 0.0344 0.0335 0.0341
May 0.0348 0.0342 0.0345
June 0.0354 0.0340 0.0347
July 0.0355 0.0347 0.0351
August 0.0358 0.0348 0.0352
September 0.0355 0.0347 0.0350
October 0.0356 0.0348 0.0352
November 0.0350 0.0345 0.0348
December 0.0354 0.0342 0.0349