2017 BAM to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

525.5715 RWF

YEARLY LOW

441.5957 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

484.4603 RWF

2017 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 525.5715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 441.5957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.9758 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 450.4569 to the December average rate of 519.1671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 525.5715 was up 13.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 464.5060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,627,857 RWF

2016 Average 2,205,911 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,207,979 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 419,878.78 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

526.0382

443.5859

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 462.4448, compared to 506.4757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 462.4448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 506.4757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 25.0316 RWF (High: 522.9061 / Low: 497.8745). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.3605 RWF (High: 515.2414 / Low: 501.8809).

November Spread (Volatile) ±25.0316

September Spread (Stable) ±13.3605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.5812 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 519.1671) against the same month in 2016 (average: 444.4561), the exchange rate shifted by +74.7111 (+16.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 519.1671

2016 Avg (December) 444.4561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	458.3150	441.5957	450.4569
February	462.5708	443.6519	454.4893
March	466.5652	444.6048	455.9420
April	467.9942	446.1360	457.8185
May	484.6355	460.5805	473.4093
June	492.8359	473.6239	482.5528
July	500.8473	479.4252	491.2703
August	512.2530	493.9103	502.1084
September	515.2414	501.8809	508.4460
October	515.7536	498.9327	505.8647
November	522.9061	497.8745	511.9977
December	525.5715	511.6108	519.1671