YEARLY HIGH
3.3120 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.8047 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0651 RWF

2017 HUF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3.3120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 2.8047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5073 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8530 to the December average rate of 3.2448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3120 was up 12.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,311,996 RWF
2016 Average 2,772,280 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,804,744 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 507,251.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2840
2.8138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 2.9235, compared to 3.2067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1918 RWF (High: 3.2386 / Low: 3.0468). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0979 RWF (High: 2.9053 / Low: 2.8074).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1918
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.2448) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4575 (+16.41%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.2448
2016 Avg (December) 2.7873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9053 2.8074 2.8530
February 2.9249 2.8107 2.8789
March 2.9538 2.8047 2.8792
April 2.9328 2.8096 2.8748
May 3.0813 2.9176 2.9915
June 3.1187 3.0087 3.0635
July 3.2386 3.0468 3.1373
August 3.2864 3.1740 3.2291
September 3.3096 3.1556 3.2237
October 3.2802 3.1266 3.1913
November 3.2906 3.1237 3.2138
December 3.3120 3.1968 3.2448