YEARLY HIGH
10.5690 RWF
YEARLY LOW
9.9725 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3312 RWF

2017 BDT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 10.5690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 9.9725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5965 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4571 to the December average rate of 10.3626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.5690 was down 0.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.6031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,845 RWF
2016 Average 49,651 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 49,863 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,982.49 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.4806
10.1979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 10.3861, compared to 10.2762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5811 RWF (High: 10.5690 / Low: 9.9879). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1423 RWF (High: 10.4189 / Low: 10.2766).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5811
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1588 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.2575) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.3512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0937 (-0.91%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.2575
2016 Avg (November) 10.3512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5598 10.2933 10.4571
February 10.5196 10.2696 10.4475
March 10.5353 10.2125 10.4097
April 10.4737 9.9725 10.2510
May 10.4691 10.1420 10.3251
June 10.5120 10.2590 10.4265
July 10.5092 10.1594 10.3144
August 10.5000 10.1701 10.2688
September 10.3649 10.0739 10.2215
October 10.3521 10.1030 10.2325
November 10.5690 9.9879 10.2575
December 10.4189 10.2766 10.3626