2017 BWP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

87.3837 RWF

YEARLY LOW

76.8128 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

81.0957 RWF

2017 BWP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 87.3837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 76.8128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5708 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.3024 to the December average rate of 84.4581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 87.3837 was up 11.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.3871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436,918 RWF

2016 Average 358,587 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 384,064 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,854.11 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

85.0737

77.6869

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 80.2512, compared to 81.9401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.2512

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.9401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.0885 RWF (High: 87.3837 / Low: 82.2952). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0559 RWF (High: 83.2027 / Low: 81.1468).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.0885

June Spread (Stable) ±2.0559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 84.4581) against the same month in 2016 (average: 76.8466), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6115 (+9.90%).

2017 Avg (December) 84.4581

2016 Avg (December) 76.8466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	79.7379	76.8128	78.3024
February	80.9524	78.5503	79.8597
March	83.2593	78.4832	80.7168
April	81.6877	77.1640	79.5155
May	82.7749	79.0829	80.7379
June	83.2027	81.1468	82.3750
July	83.3504	79.4825	81.4553
August	83.3713	80.1581	81.4206
September	83.9011	80.6649	82.1039
October	82.8337	80.0094	81.0747
November	83.0559	79.3048	81.1280
December	87.3837	82.2952	84.4581