YEARLY HIGH
13.4539 RWF
YEARLY LOW
12.0035 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8865 RWF

2017 INR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 13.4539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 12.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4505 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1764 to the December average rate of 13.3537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.4539 was up 9.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.3073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,363,483 RWF
2016 Average 2,903,086 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,000,867 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362,616.14 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.4715
12.0587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 12.7179, compared to 13.0551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.6654 RWF (High: 13.0193 / Low: 12.3538). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2161 RWF (High: 13.4539 / Low: 13.2378).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6654
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2161

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 0.1085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.3537) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.1702), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1835 (+9.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.3537
2016 Avg (December) 12.1702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3479 12.0035 12.1764
February 12.6307 12.2262 12.4660
March 13.0193 12.3538 12.6646
April 13.1218 12.7456 12.9571
May 13.1353 12.7343 12.9970
June 13.1822 12.8599 13.0466
July 13.1802 12.7241 12.9381
August 13.2937 12.8063 12.9949
September 13.1537 12.7433 12.9534
October 13.2052 12.7117 12.9373
November 13.3365 12.8739 13.1534
December 13.4539 13.2378 13.3537