2017 ARS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.5484 RWF

YEARLY LOW

44.5538 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.8181 RWF

2017 ARS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 55.5484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 44.5538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9946 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.1765 to the December average rate of 48.4135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 55.5484 was down 3.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 57.7601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 277,742 RWF

2016 Average 264,492 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 222,769 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,972.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

55.2023

47.0459

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 53.2733, compared to 48.3629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.2733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.3629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.3143 RWF (High: 49.8681 / Low: 44.5538). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3668 RWF (High: 49.0595 / Low: 47.6927).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.3143

October Spread (Stable) ±1.3668

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.6536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 54.5226) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.9224), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6002 (+3.02%).

2017 Avg (April) 54.5226

2016 Avg (April) 52.9224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.8141	51.4201	52.1765
February	54.3905	52.4972	53.6107
March	54.7299	52.4703	53.7545
April	55.5484	53.6735	54.5226
May	55.0644	51.5121	53.3309
June	53.2542	50.6220	52.2446
July	51.2520	46.2458	48.5910
August	48.8844	46.6539	47.7256
September	49.0521	47.5269	48.4262
October	49.0595	47.6927	48.2243
November	49.6406	47.7857	48.7967
December	49.8681	44.5538	48.4135