YEARLY HIGH
110.7622 RWF
YEARLY LOW
104.6053 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.6142 RWF

2018 MOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 110.7622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 104.6053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1569 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.0065 to the December average rate of 109.5627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 110.7622 was up 3.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 107.0767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 553,811 RWF
2017 Average 522,611 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 523,027 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,784.44 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

110.1553
105.5295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 106.5683, compared to 108.6601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.5683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.6601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.7222 RWF (High: 107.3385 / Low: 104.6163). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3195 RWF (High: 107.6491 / Low: 106.3296).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7222
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2072 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 109.5627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 106.5446), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0181 (+2.83%).

2018 Avg (December) 109.5627
2017 Avg (December) 106.5446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.8028 104.6053 106.0065
February 107.3385 104.6163 105.9150
March 107.3377 105.8023 106.4670
April 107.3558 105.7403 106.7332
May 107.6491 106.3296 107.1241
June 108.0420 106.3499 107.1639
July 108.5887 106.3802 107.5352
August 108.9094 106.3756 107.9653
September 109.6406 107.1316 108.5313
October 109.8131 107.5094 108.5962
November 110.5557 108.5968 109.7698
December 110.7622 108.2620 109.5627