YEARLY HIGH
1029.4894 RWF
YEARLY LOW
863.6852 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
947.8264 RWF

2017 EUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1029.4894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 863.6852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 165.8042 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 881.3876 to the December average rate of 1015.4774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1029.4894 was up 13.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 908.5006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,147,447 RWF
2016 Average 4,315,201 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,318,426 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 829,021.22 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1028.8864
867.9786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 904.7864, compared to 990.8663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 86.0800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 904.7864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 990.8663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 48.9197 RWF (High: 1023.1281 / Low: 974.2084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.8574 RWF (High: 1029.4894 / Low: 1001.6321).

November Spread (Volatile) ±48.9197
December Spread (Stable) ±27.8574

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.1231 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1015.4774) against the same month in 2016 (average: 869.3994), the exchange rate shifted by +146.0781 (+16.80%).

2017 Avg (December) 1015.4774
2016 Avg (December) 869.3994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 900.4841 863.6852 881.3876
February 905.2237 866.5658 888.3148
March 912.2250 869.9802 892.2783
April 915.5965 874.2908 896.1054
May 947.9423 901.0920 926.2214
June 964.1078 927.2360 944.4106
July 985.0367 938.6787 961.7127
August 1001.2895 966.2635 982.6850
September 1011.9444 981.4167 994.2291
October 1008.9987 975.5430 989.1060
November 1023.1281 974.2084 1001.9877
December 1029.4894 1001.6321 1015.4774