2017 GHS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

202.5715 RWF

YEARLY LOW

174.7090 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

190.7339 RWF

2017 GHS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 202.5715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 174.7090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.8625 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.1661 to the December average rate of 190.0944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 202.5715 was down 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 206.7230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,012,858 RWF

2016 Average 987,980 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 873,545 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,312.60 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

199.6889

182.8736

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 191.8628, compared to 189.6050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.8628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.6050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 20.3169 RWF (High: 195.0259 / Low: 174.7090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8684 RWF (High: 192.2117 / Low: 188.3433).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.3169

December Spread (Stable) ±3.8684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.5961 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 198.2876) against the same month in 2016 (average: 198.8246), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5370 (-0.27%).

2017 Avg (April) 198.2876

2016 Avg (April) 198.8246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	196.8778	188.0151	193.1661
February	192.4729	176.8183	187.5700
March	195.0259	174.7090	184.2749
April	202.5715	190.5167	198.2876
May	200.3489	187.8152	195.6973
June	197.3247	188.1952	192.1811
July	194.1336	186.7907	190.0681
August	192.3169	184.3338	188.2049
September	191.2253	186.7446	188.4110
October	195.2626	188.8167	191.3813
November	194.7210	181.2965	189.4703
December	192.2117	188.3433	190.0944