YEARLY HIGH
0.2973 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2670 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2844 RWF

2017 COP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.2670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2821 to the December average rate of 0.2869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2973 was up 6.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,486,436 RWF
2016 Average 1,281,536 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,335,025 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,411.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2922
0.2732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2861, compared to 0.2826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0186 RWF (High: 0.2926 / Low: 0.2740). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 RWF (High: 0.2902 / Low: 0.2836).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2906) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0363 (+14.29%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2906
2016 Avg (April) 0.2543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2875 0.2773 0.2821
February 0.2937 0.2810 0.2901
March 0.2924 0.2758 0.2838
April 0.2973 0.2798 0.2906
May 0.2912 0.2790 0.2862
June 0.2926 0.2740 0.2840
July 0.2813 0.2670 0.2748
August 0.2850 0.2744 0.2799
September 0.2895 0.2793 0.2861
October 0.2917 0.2808 0.2847
November 0.2883 0.2772 0.2833
December 0.2902 0.2836 0.2869