YEARLY HIGH
1.3967 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.2277 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2938 RWF

2017 CLP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CLP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.3967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 1.2277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1690 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2562 to the December average rate of 1.3509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3967 was up 10.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,396,702 RWF
2016 Average 1,154,532 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,227,677 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,024.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3613
1.2362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 1.2669, compared to 1.3207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0922 RWF (High: 1.3967 / Low: 1.3045). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 RWF (High: 1.2811 / Low: 1.2456).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0922
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.3509) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1137 (+9.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.3509
2016 Avg (December) 1.2372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2865 1.2288 1.2562
February 1.3105 1.2618 1.2981
March 1.2854 1.2340 1.2609
April 1.3011 1.2382 1.2749
May 1.2644 1.2277 1.2467
June 1.2811 1.2456 1.2646
July 1.2936 1.2367 1.2668
August 1.3431 1.2675 1.2920
September 1.3682 1.3082 1.3333
October 1.3621 1.3047 1.3349
November 1.3645 1.3099 1.3465
December 1.3967 1.3045 1.3509