2017 AFN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6470 RWF

YEARLY LOW

11.9690 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3466 RWF

2017 AFN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 12.6470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 11.9690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6780 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4212 to the December average rate of 12.3867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.6470 was down 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.7161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,235 RWF

2016 Average 57,587 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 59,845 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,390.03 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.5433

12.1102

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 12.4148, compared to 12.2784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4148

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.4425 RWF (High: 12.6228 / Low: 12.1804). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2475 RWF (High: 12.3429 / Low: 12.0954).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4425

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1334 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 12.5072) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.0669), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4404 (+13.01%).

2017 Avg (March) 12.5072

2016 Avg (March) 11.0669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5643	12.2401	12.4212
February	12.6005	12.2829	12.4940
March	12.6470	12.2650	12.5072
April	12.6228	12.1804	12.4013
May	12.4272	12.0349	12.3156
June	12.4673	12.1822	12.3494
July	12.4326	12.0369	12.2161
August	12.3837	11.9690	12.1463
September	12.3429	12.0954	12.1708
October	12.5216	12.1856	12.3234
November	12.4981	12.1717	12.4274
December	12.4888	12.2134	12.3867