YEARLY HIGH
0.0018 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0017 NZD

2018 RWF to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0018 was up 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0018, 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 9 NZD
2017 Average 8 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 8 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.13 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0018
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NZD 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 0.0016, compared to 0.0017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 NZD (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NZD (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0017) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+3.69%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0017
2017 Avg (October) 0.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
February 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
March 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
April 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
May 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
July 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
August 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
September 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
October 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
November 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
December 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017