2017 BOB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

124.3579 RWF

YEARLY LOW

117.7267 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

120.8957 RWF

2017 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 124.3579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 117.7267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6312 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.8081 to the December average rate of 124.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 124.3579 was up 3.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 120.6756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 621,789 RWF

2016 Average 565,333 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 588,633 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,156.16 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

124.5034

118.9673

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 120.5364, compared to 121.2550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.5364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.2550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 4.1079 RWF (High: 123.7692 / Low: 119.6614). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4538 RWF (High: 124.3579 / Low: 122.9041).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.1079

December Spread (Stable) ±1.4538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2336 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 124.0421) against the same month in 2016 (average: 119.2376), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8044 (+4.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 124.0421

2016 Avg (December) 119.2376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	121.0566	117.7267	119.8081
February	121.3698	118.3844	120.6210
March	121.8204	118.1328	120.4792
April	121.4454	118.3876	120.5645
May	121.6055	118.0617	120.5771
June	122.1345	119.2390	121.1685
July	122.0427	118.3925	119.9349
August	121.8684	117.8665	119.4286
September	121.3920	118.7074	119.5255
October	123.7692	119.6614	121.7141
November	123.8787	120.6275	122.8846
December	124.3579	122.9041	124.0421