2017 GTQ to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

117.1818 RWF

YEARLY LOW

108.1600 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

114.0909 RWF

2017 GTQ to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 117.1818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 108.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0218 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.2742 to the December average rate of 116.6358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 117.1818 was up 4.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 111.7983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 585,909 RWF

2016 Average 513,140 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 540,800 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,108.76 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

117.2720

109.6380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 113.1518, compared to 115.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.1518

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.0361 RWF (High: 116.9069 / Low: 112.8708). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6395 RWF (High: 117.1818 / Low: 115.5423).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.0361

December Spread (Stable) ±1.6395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3939 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 116.6358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 109.9571), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6787 (+6.07%).

2017 Avg (December) 116.6358

2016 Avg (December) 109.9571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	111.9827	108.1600	110.2742
February	113.9878	110.2435	112.5925
March	114.4471	111.4853	113.4131
April	114.7043	112.0441	113.8589
May	115.0526	111.9624	114.1921
June	115.5903	112.8973	114.5802
July	116.2770	112.4897	114.1863
August	116.9069	112.8708	114.3804
September	115.7562	113.6791	114.2188
October	116.3177	113.2918	114.5020
November	117.0057	114.0727	116.2562
December	117.1818	115.5423	116.6358