2017 GEL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

354.9817 RWF

YEARLY LOW

298.0515 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

336.0418 RWF

2017 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 354.9817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 298.0515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.9302 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 307.3685 to the December average rate of 326.9679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 354.9817 was down 2.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 362.8568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,774,909 RWF

2016 Average 1,653,473 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,490,258 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 284,650.91 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

352.9542

303.2244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 333.9044, compared to 338.1791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 333.9044

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 338.1791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 33.5249 RWF (High: 345.7555 / Low: 312.2306). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2199 RWF (High: 342.1869 / Low: 334.9670).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.5249

September Spread (Stable) ±7.2199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.3157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 346.7537) against the same month in 2016 (average: 342.2762), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4774 (+1.31%).

2017 Avg (August) 346.7537

2016 Avg (August) 342.2762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	315.4228	298.0515	307.3685
February	325.9388	305.1577	316.9812
March	345.8349	331.3815	338.2961
April	353.5727	336.3713	346.6233
May	350.9627	337.9032	345.3473
June	352.1054	343.8635	348.8101
July	353.0714	341.4149	347.7562
August	354.9817	340.3093	346.7537
September	342.1869	334.9670	338.4380
October	343.3828	335.5708	338.2929
November	345.7555	312.2306	330.8661
December	339.1107	315.6453	326.9679