YEARLY HIGH
0.0278 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0239 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0254 RWF

2017 IRR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IRR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0278 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 RWF
2016 Average 129 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 120 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0264
0.0241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0259, compared to 0.0249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 RWF (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0253). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 RWF (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0249).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0262) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+4.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0262
2016 Avg (January) 0.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0278 0.0253 0.0262
February 0.0260 0.0253 0.0258
March 0.0260 0.0253 0.0257
April 0.0260 0.0254 0.0258
May 0.0261 0.0253 0.0258
June 0.0261 0.0255 0.0259
July 0.0261 0.0251 0.0256
August 0.0259 0.0250 0.0253
September 0.0254 0.0249 0.0250
October 0.0250 0.0245 0.0248
November 0.0248 0.0241 0.0246
December 0.0248 0.0239 0.0243