2017 ALL to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ALL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ALL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 7.7294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 6.3603.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3691 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4629 to the December average rate of 7.6183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.7294 was up 16.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.6448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
ALL to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.6994, compared to 7.4363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7369 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.3521 RWF (High: 7.0547 / Low: 6.7025). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1935 RWF (High: 6.5538 / Low: 6.3603).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0428 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.6183) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.4348), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1834 (+18.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5538 | 6.3603 | 6.4629 |
| February | 6.6257 | 6.4064 | 6.5509 |
| March | 6.7421 | 6.4317 | 6.5900 |
| April | 6.7744 | 6.4453 | 6.6140 |
| May | 7.0547 | 6.7025 | 6.8863 |
| June | 7.2745 | 6.9693 | 7.0925 |
| July | 7.3979 | 7.0750 | 7.2479 |
| August | 7.5519 | 7.2970 | 7.4143 |
| September | 7.5579 | 7.3322 | 7.4393 |
| October | 7.5508 | 7.2898 | 7.3964 |
| November | 7.6503 | 7.3026 | 7.5018 |
| December | 7.7294 | 7.5114 | 7.6183 |