YEARLY HIGH
47.9367 RWF
YEARLY LOW
41.6308 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.2357 RWF

2018 MXN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 47.9367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 41.6308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3059 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.1538 to the December average rate of 43.9681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.9367 was down 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.4546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,396,834 RWF
2017 Average 2,224,013 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,081,539 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315,294.89 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.3887
42.3240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 45.2018, compared to 45.2696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.2018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.2696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.5876 RWF (High: 47.0871 / Low: 43.4995). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6593 RWF (High: 47.1347 / Low: 45.4755).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.5876
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 46.9666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.6381), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3285 (+5.22%).

2018 Avg (April) 46.9666
2017 Avg (April) 44.6381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.2326 43.6283 45.1538
February 46.6553 44.7959 45.7869
March 47.3739 45.4360 46.2409
April 47.9367 45.6022 46.9666
May 45.6848 43.5219 44.3162
June 43.9924 41.6308 42.7461
July 47.0871 43.4995 45.7613
August 47.1347 45.4755 46.2990
September 47.0149 45.2313 46.1275
October 46.9403 43.5012 45.7140
November 44.8963 42.9023 43.7474
December 45.4696 42.6311 43.9681