YEARLY HIGH
887.4909 RWF
YEARLY LOW
805.5888 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
852.2305 RWF

2017 CHF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 887.4909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 805.5888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.9021 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 822.4775 to the December average rate of 869.3750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 887.4909 was up 5.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 839.0097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,437,455 RWF
2016 Average 3,959,332 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,027,944 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409,510.48 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

874.0647
817.7877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 840.3361, compared to 864.1248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.7887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 840.3361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 864.1248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 46.1030 RWF (High: 870.2180 / Low: 824.1151). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0410 RWF (High: 880.7158 / Low: 861.6748).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.1030
December Spread (Stable) ±19.0410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.6075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 868.4267) against the same month in 2016 (average: 786.3644), the exchange rate shifted by +82.0623 (+10.44%).

2017 Avg (July) 868.4267
2016 Avg (July) 786.3644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 842.8363 805.5888 822.4775
February 846.4888 814.7112 833.3096
March 852.0078 812.3880 832.4850
April 845.7985 818.3623 835.4868
May 870.2180 824.1151 849.6328
June 880.2767 851.1862 868.6251
July 887.4909 849.6702 868.4267
August 881.2698 846.3908 861.6562
September 885.8685 858.1436 867.6202
October 872.2511 849.5784 857.0127
November 875.9116 841.4674 860.6581
December 880.7158 861.6748 869.3750