2017 BTN to RWF Historical Review

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.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.4646

12.0579

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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) ±1.5249

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2122

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

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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