YEARLY HIGH
17.2459 RWF
YEARLY LOW
15.9861 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4985 RWF

2018 PHP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 17.2459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 15.9861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2598 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8982 to the December average rate of 16.7243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.2459 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.2265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,311,468 RWF
2017 Average 4,162,018 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,996,516 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314,951.89 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.9640
16.1742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 16.5540, compared to 16.4429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7559 RWF (High: 17.2459 / Low: 16.4899). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3307 RWF (High: 16.6656 / Low: 16.3349).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7559
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 16.8982) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.6645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2337 (+1.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 16.8982
2017 Avg (January) 16.6645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2459 16.4899 16.8982
February 16.7203 16.2592 16.4521
March 16.6656 16.3349 16.4977
April 16.7514 16.3614 16.5827
May 16.7799 16.3520 16.5745
June 16.6509 16.1136 16.3190
July 16.5312 16.0743 16.2876
August 16.5083 16.1762 16.3829
September 16.4747 15.9861 16.2400
October 16.5471 15.9982 16.2547
November 17.0036 16.4597 16.7679
December 17.1111 16.4426 16.7243