2017 ETB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.2033 RWF

YEARLY LOW

30.5877 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.1610 RWF

2017 ETB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 37.2033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 30.5877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6156 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.7399 to the December average rate of 31.3446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.2033 was down 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.4452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 186,016 RWF

2016 Average 178,556 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 152,938 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,077.96 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.3799

30.6831

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 36.6102, compared to 33.7119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.7119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 5.2144 RWF (High: 35.8021 / Low: 30.5877). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7216 RWF (High: 31.5746 / Low: 30.8530).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.2144

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.8311 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 36.8219) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.3734), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4485 (+4.09%).

2017 Avg (February) 36.8219

2016 Avg (February) 35.3734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.1774	36.0000	36.7399
February	37.2033	35.9143	36.8219
March	36.9980	35.8525	36.6973
April	37.0160	35.8896	36.5870
May	36.7290	35.7365	36.4030
June	36.7905	35.5794	36.4119
July	36.4226	35.2755	35.8886
August	36.3788	35.1987	35.6328
September	36.0591	35.2188	35.4976
October	35.8021	30.5877	32.6665
November	31.4977	30.5924	31.2412
December	31.5746	30.8530	31.3446