YEARLY HIGH
14.3456 RWF
YEARLY LOW
12.0103 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8934 RWF

2017 BTN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 14.3456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 12.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3354 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1751 to the December average rate of 13.3474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.3456 was up 16.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.3018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,728 RWF
2016 Average 58,060 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 60,051 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,676.96 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 12.7127, compared to 13.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.5249 RWF (High: 14.3456 / Low: 12.8207). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2122 RWF (High: 13.4316 / Low: 13.2195).

August Spread (Volatile) Âą1.5249
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.2122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1570 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 13.1168) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.8498), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2671 (+10.69%).

2017 Avg (August) 13.1168
2016 Avg (August) 11.8498

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Month High Low Average
January 12.3393 12.0103 12.1751
February 12.6010 12.1895 12.4477
March 12.9999 12.3434 12.6510
April 13.1157 12.7345 12.9553
May 13.1405 12.7541 12.9978
June 13.1714 12.8600 13.0495
July 13.1683 12.7224 12.9321
August 14.3456 12.8207 13.1168
September 13.1624 12.6871 12.9598
October 13.1744 12.7330 12.9308
November 13.3504 12.8755 13.1576
December 13.4316 13.2195 13.3474