2017 BIF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4988 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.4718 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4870 RWF

2017 BIF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.4718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0269 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4935 to the December average rate of 0.4876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4988 was down 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,494 RWF

2016 Average 2,413 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,359 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.66 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4950

0.4765

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.4917, compared to 0.4822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4917

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0189 RWF (High: 0.4983 / Low: 0.4794). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 RWF (High: 0.4846 / Low: 0.4752).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4935) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+2.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4935

2016 Avg (January) 0.4796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4988	0.4815	0.4935
February	0.4966	0.4827	0.4930
March	0.4970	0.4786	0.4918
April	0.4966	0.4825	0.4927
May	0.4983	0.4794	0.4917
June	0.4912	0.4806	0.4877
July	0.4951	0.4763	0.4833
August	0.4883	0.4718	0.4782
September	0.4846	0.4752	0.4780
October	0.4878	0.4748	0.4800
November	0.4891	0.4764	0.4860
December	0.4902	0.4800	0.4876