YEARLY HIGH
510.2959 RWF
YEARLY LOW
420.8443 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
487.9972 RWF

2017 AZN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 510.2959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 420.8443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.4517 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 447.4755 to the December average rate of 505.2658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 510.2959 was down 1.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 518.6386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,551,480 RWF
2016 Average 2,433,612 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,104,221 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447,258.43 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

511.0448
441.6964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 479.1871, compared to 496.8072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.6201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 479.1871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 496.8072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 51.5868 RWF (High: 475.1847 / Low: 423.5979). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.2959 RWF (High: 510.2959 / Low: 500.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±51.5868
December Spread (Stable) ±10.2959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.0543 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 505.2658) against the same month in 2016 (average: 465.7271), the exchange rate shifted by +39.5387 (+8.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 505.2658
2016 Avg (December) 465.7271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 463.4262 420.8443 447.4755
February 475.1847 423.5979 457.5850
March 493.0050 462.4140 480.6067
April 505.4625 481.6327 496.0967
May 501.5983 487.0378 496.9146
June 502.3905 489.3454 496.4446
July 502.7585 484.4385 493.9683
August 502.7325 482.9390 490.9140
September 498.8493 488.2377 491.8637
October 503.4972 489.8323 496.6109
November 506.0823 492.4866 502.2205
December 510.2959 500.0000 505.2658