2017 CAD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |