YEARLY HIGH
108.6955 RWF
YEARLY LOW
94.2662 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.0436 RWF

2018 SEK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 108.6955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 94.2662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4293 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.1071 to the December average rate of 97.6889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 108.6955 was up 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 106.2086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 543,478 RWF
2017 Average 491,847 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 471,331 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,146.68 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

107.0981
95.2060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK to RWF 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 102.6289, compared to 97.4583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.6289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.4583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 5.1695 RWF (High: 104.0692 / Low: 98.8996). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8825 RWF (High: 98.4257 / Low: 96.5432).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.1695
November Spread (Stable) ±1.8825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 106.1071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 92.6658), the exchange rate shifted by +13.4414 (+14.51%).

2018 Avg (January) 106.1071
2017 Avg (January) 92.6658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.6955 103.6904 106.1071
February 108.1890 103.2124 106.0694
March 105.3007 102.5985 104.3213
April 104.0692 98.8996 101.9562
May 100.9032 96.5567 98.9467
June 100.8689 96.1345 98.3729
July 100.2995 96.8695 98.4967
August 99.0387 94.2662 96.1970
September 100.3620 95.6779 97.8189
October 98.7751 95.4755 96.8966
November 98.4257 96.5432 97.6516
December 99.5073 95.8013 97.6889