2017 GMD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.5540 RWF

YEARLY LOW

17.5518 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.3176 RWF

2017 GMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 19.5540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 17.5518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0022 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0391 to the December average rate of 18.0432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.5540 was down 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.5969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,770 RWF

2016 Average 92,922 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 87,759 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,011.07 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.1548

17.7664

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 18.5894, compared to 18.0458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.8422 RWF (High: 18.6512 / Low: 17.8090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2899 RWF (High: 18.1621 / Low: 17.8722).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8422

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 19.0391) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.9594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0797 (+0.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 19.0391

2016 Avg (January) 18.9594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.5540	18.7350	19.0391
February	19.2483	18.4382	18.9010
March	18.8779	18.2541	18.6481
April	18.6816	18.2119	18.4952
May	18.4967	17.8017	18.1639
June	18.4924	18.0807	18.2894
July	18.4183	17.7861	18.1148
August	18.6512	17.8090	18.1090
September	18.3288	17.9970	18.1233
October	18.1524	17.5518	17.8821
November	18.1260	17.6612	18.0024
December	18.1621	17.8722	18.0432