YEARLY HIGH
641.8782 RWF
YEARLY LOW
571.0652 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
607.7422 RWF

2017 BND to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 641.8782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 571.0652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.8129 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 579.9787 to the December average rate of 637.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 641.8782 was up 7.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 598.7431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,209,391 RWF
2016 Average 2,825,897 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,855,326 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354,064.57 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

642.7289
574.2742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 595.0261, compared to 620.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.4322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 595.0261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 620.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 24.5296 RWF (High: 611.5270 / Low: 586.9974). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9847 RWF (High: 641.8782 / Low: 630.8934).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.5296
December Spread (Stable) ±10.9847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 637.0244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 574.5970), the exchange rate shifted by +62.4274 (+10.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 637.0244
2016 Avg (December) 574.5970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 591.7732 571.0652 579.9787
February 599.1307 583.8140 590.4014
March 605.3292 582.9802 593.6449
April 603.2839 587.2889 597.7308
May 611.5270 586.9974 600.5245
June 613.8640 599.1701 607.8761
July 620.5682 596.7058 608.1676
August 621.4640 601.8750 611.0352
September 627.7364 612.1736 618.4342
October 627.8445 609.1383 618.6183
November 638.9823 614.7202 629.4698
December 641.8782 630.8934 637.0244