YEARLY HIGH
131.8738 RWF
YEARLY LOW
118.5228 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.1608 RWF

2017 CNY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 131.8738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 118.5228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3509 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.1750 to the December average rate of 130.0856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 131.8738 was up 8.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 121.4978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,296,844 RWF
2016 Average 2,935,214 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,963,070 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333,773.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

131.0767
119.1839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 121.5307, compared to 126.7909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 121.5307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.7909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 4.7433 RWF (High: 129.7276 / Low: 124.9843). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9418 RWF (High: 124.6691 / Low: 121.7274).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.7433
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9418

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4313 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 130.0856) against the same month in 2016 (average: 119.1772), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9084 (+9.15%).

2017 Avg (December) 130.0856
2016 Avg (December) 119.1772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.7269 118.5228 120.1750
February 122.5728 119.4732 121.4446
March 122.5193 118.8144 121.0133
April 123.3063 119.5011 121.4144
May 123.6960 119.0309 121.6406
June 124.6691 121.7274 123.4964
July 125.6514 121.1026 123.1534
August 127.5810 122.8911 124.6391
September 129.7276 124.9843 127.0522
October 128.8108 124.9751 126.9809
November 130.3070 126.0045 128.8339
December 131.8738 128.4818 130.0856