YEARLY HIGH
0.1596 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1279 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1398 PKR

2018 RWF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.1596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.1279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1296 to the December average rate of 0.1575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1596 was up 23.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1296, 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 798 PKR
2017 Average 628 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 640 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.13 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1603
0.1269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PKR 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 0.1325, compared to 0.1471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0143 PKR (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1391). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PKR (High: 0.1345 / Low: 0.1331).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1575) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0307 (+24.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1575
2017 Avg (December) 0.1268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1311 0.1283 0.1296
February 0.1311 0.1280 0.1297
March 0.1352 0.1279 0.1307
April 0.1353 0.1333 0.1340
May 0.1345 0.1331 0.1336
June 0.1416 0.1326 0.1371
July 0.1492 0.1390 0.1433
August 0.1442 0.1392 0.1413
September 0.1431 0.1396 0.1408
October 0.1534 0.1391 0.1483
November 0.1524 0.1500 0.1514
December 0.1596 0.1506 0.1575