2017 FKP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1158.8851 RWF

YEARLY LOW

996.2826 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1080.9736 RWF

2017 FKP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1158.8851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 996.2826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 162.6025 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1023.6016 to the December average rate of 1149.5238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1158.8851 was down 2.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1183.4248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,794,426 RWF

2016 Average 5,275,427 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,981,413 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 813,012.65 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1162.1160

1011.0093

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1051.6604, compared to 1110.2869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58.6265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1051.6604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1110.2869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 62.5118 RWF (High: 1084.5234 / Low: 1022.0116). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.6655 RWF (High: 1158.8851 / Low: 1137.2196).

April Spread (Volatile) ±62.5118

December Spread (Stable) ±21.6655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.0358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1149.5238) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1029.6231), the exchange rate shifted by +119.9007 (+11.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 1149.5238

2016 Avg (December) 1029.6231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1053.1657	996.2826	1023.6016
February	1064.2637	1015.6551	1041.5961
March	1054.7450	1004.1674	1029.5602
April	1084.5234	1022.0116	1057.1153
May	1092.8381	1058.8161	1081.8952
June	1099.1432	1056.5363	1076.1940
July	1105.0682	1061.3271	1084.6174
August	1104.7661	1057.3690	1077.1623
September	1133.8915	1073.1278	1111.3403
October	1135.1423	1086.7318	1111.0303
November	1151.0019	1099.3813	1128.0472
December	1158.8851	1137.2196	1149.5238