YEARLY HIGH
1.7861 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.6832 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7383 RWF

2017 AMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.7861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.6832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1029 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7080 to the December average rate of 1.7737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7861 was up 3.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,930 RWF
2016 Average 8,121 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 8,416 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514.53 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7803
1.7014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.7250, compared to 1.7517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0644 RWF (High: 1.7790 / Low: 1.7146). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 RWF (High: 1.7861 / Low: 1.7585).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0644
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.7737) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0636 (+3.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.7737
2016 Avg (December) 1.7101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7261 1.6832 1.7080
February 1.7286 1.6854 1.7158
March 1.7368 1.6902 1.7220
April 1.7417 1.6992 1.7239
May 1.7528 1.6940 1.7324
June 1.7612 1.7190 1.7477
July 1.7700 1.7188 1.7426
August 1.7790 1.7146 1.7389
September 1.7688 1.7326 1.7437
October 1.7738 1.7315 1.7512
November 1.7749 1.7180 1.7599
December 1.7861 1.7585 1.7737