2017 CRC to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5209 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.4125 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4825 RWF

2017 CRC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1.5209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 1.4125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1084 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5040 to the December average rate of 1.5151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5209 was up 0.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5161, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,605 RWF

2016 Average 7,174 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 7,063 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 542.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5223

1.4359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.4920, compared to 1.4731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0914 RWF (High: 1.5039 / Low: 1.4125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 RWF (High: 1.5197 / Low: 1.5003).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0914

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.5004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0943 (+6.71%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.5004

2016 Avg (February) 1.4061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5197	1.4799	1.5040
February	1.5209	1.4717	1.5004
March	1.5177	1.4649	1.4956
April	1.5124	1.4734	1.4992
May	1.5039	1.4125	1.4724
June	1.4912	1.4552	1.4803
July	1.4900	1.4355	1.4594
August	1.4709	1.4208	1.4431
September	1.4738	1.4338	1.4465
October	1.5029	1.4490	1.4727
November	1.5176	1.4629	1.5016
December	1.5197	1.5003	1.5151