YEARLY HIGH
694.6516 RWF
YEARLY LOW
602.0501 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
646.8220 RWF

2017 CAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 694.6516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 602.0501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.6015 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 627.4361 to the December average rate of 672.2013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 694.6516 was up 10.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 626.2686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,473,258 RWF
2016 Average 2,945,889 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,010,251 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 463,007.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

685.0517
609.6150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 626.3014, compared to 667.3425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 626.3014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 667.3425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 32.1012 RWF (High: 671.0122 / Low: 638.9110). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.8258 RWF (High: 674.8397 / Low: 655.0139).

July Spread (Volatile) ±32.1012
November Spread (Stable) ±19.8258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.7444 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.7444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 678.7653) against the same month in 2016 (average: 611.9446), the exchange rate shifted by +66.8207 (+10.92%).

2017 Avg (September) 678.7653
2016 Avg (September) 611.9446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 639.3241 618.9949 627.4361
February 644.2011 616.3093 637.0390
March 633.0747 613.1804 623.2946
April 631.5199 604.6188 622.2694
May 630.3506 602.0501 615.9014
June 650.8852 620.0803 631.8678
July 671.0122 638.9110 656.6389
August 673.9469 645.3369 659.5787
September 694.6516 668.7901 678.7653
October 682.3039 660.5685 668.1366
November 674.8397 655.0139 668.7344
December 683.2192 660.6036 672.2013