YEARLY HIGH
428.6524 RWF
YEARLY LOW
405.9028 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
417.0258 RWF

2017 BZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 428.6524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 405.9028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7496 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 412.4621 to the December average rate of 426.5379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 428.6524 was up 3.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 415.5661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,143,262 RWF
2016 Average 1,950,974 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,029,514 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,748.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

427.9455
411.0546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 415.7123, compared to 418.3392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 415.7123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 418.3392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 14.2420 RWF (High: 421.6817 / Low: 407.4397). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1351 RWF (High: 428.6524 / Low: 422.5173).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.2420
December Spread (Stable) ±6.1351

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.1448 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 426.5379) against the same month in 2016 (average: 411.5543), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9835 (+3.64%).

2017 Avg (December) 426.5379
2016 Avg (December) 411.5543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 417.3944 405.9028 412.4621
February 418.4327 408.1493 415.3025
March 420.0005 406.6175 415.3850
April 418.7078 409.3565 415.6660
May 420.4551 408.5774 416.7426
June 422.2970 412.3073 418.7158
July 421.3272 409.2646 414.5710
August 421.6817 407.4397 412.8687
September 419.4584 411.5532 413.6032
October 425.4953 412.8791 417.9532
November 427.2764 415.0206 424.5013
December 428.6524 422.5173 426.5379