YEARLY HIGH
4.1713 RWF
YEARLY LOW
3.9241 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0442 RWF

2017 GYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 4.1713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 3.9241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2472 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9965 to the December average rate of 4.1449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.1713 was up 3.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.0437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,857 RWF
2016 Average 18,943 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 19,621 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,235.92 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.1598
3.9817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 4.0275, compared to 4.0608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1473 RWF (High: 4.0948 / Low: 3.9474). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0621 RWF (High: 4.1713 / Low: 4.1092).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1473
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.1449) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.0039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1410 (+3.52%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.1449
2016 Avg (December) 4.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0481 3.9241 3.9965
February 4.0728 3.9463 4.0273
March 4.0731 3.9502 4.0193
April 4.0805 3.9579 4.0274
May 4.0868 3.9586 4.0443
June 4.1033 3.9883 4.0502
July 4.1013 3.9654 4.0236
August 4.0948 3.9474 4.0110
September 4.0950 3.9854 4.0148
October 4.1227 4.0024 4.0575
November 4.1566 4.0307 4.1130
December 4.1713 4.1092 4.1449