2017 DOP to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 DOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the DOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 18.0095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 17.2569.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7526 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8213 to the December average rate of 17.7480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.0095 was up 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.9543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
DOP to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.7648, compared to 17.6780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0868 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7526 RWF (High: 18.0095 / Low: 17.2569). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2541 RWF (High: 17.8106 / Low: 17.5565).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 0.1538 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 17.6217) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.2400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3817 (+2.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.9643 | 17.5356 | 17.8213 |
| February | 17.9837 | 17.3761 | 17.8214 |
| March | 17.8467 | 17.3311 | 17.7145 |
| April | 17.8492 | 17.4110 | 17.7080 |
| May | 17.8845 | 17.3773 | 17.7229 |
| June | 17.9248 | 17.4490 | 17.8006 |
| July | 17.9146 | 17.3666 | 17.6468 |
| August | 18.0095 | 17.2569 | 17.6217 |
| September | 17.9151 | 17.3900 | 17.6154 |
| October | 17.9271 | 17.4705 | 17.6639 |
| November | 17.8413 | 17.4523 | 17.7723 |
| December | 17.8106 | 17.5565 | 17.7480 |