YEARLY HIGH
421.2139 RWF
YEARLY LOW
388.7351 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
407.3502 RWF

2017 FJD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 421.2139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 388.7351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4788 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 398.1060 to the December average rate of 415.2818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 421.2139 was up 5.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 399.0080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,106,069 RWF
2016 Average 1,870,734 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,943,676 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,393.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

416.9994
396.3884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 402.3576, compared to 412.3429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 402.3576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 412.3429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 19.5881 RWF (High: 408.3233 / Low: 388.7351). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.3422 RWF (High: 420.8028 / Low: 410.4605).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.5881
December Spread (Stable) ±10.3422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9684 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 412.0564) against the same month in 2016 (average: 386.7822), the exchange rate shifted by +25.2742 (+6.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 412.0564
2016 Avg (August) 386.7822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 405.8680 390.8593 398.1060
February 412.5434 397.7700 405.5866
March 408.2962 393.6762 401.6181
April 406.1466 393.5136 401.2616
May 408.3233 388.7351 399.6884
June 414.3383 402.4527 407.8847
July 419.0932 402.5969 410.4782
August 421.2139 403.1022 412.0564
September 419.8898 408.6679 413.6518
October 418.7024 405.4396 410.9987
November 416.9739 401.1906 411.5906
December 420.8028 410.4605 415.2818