2017 KGS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.8042 RWF

YEARLY LOW

11.7764 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2004 RWF

2017 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 14.8042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 11.7764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0277 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9534 to the December average rate of 12.3172, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.8042 was up 22.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,021 RWF

2016 Average 55,882 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 58,882 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,138.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.3902

11.9137

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 12.1667, compared to 12.2341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1667

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.8969 RWF (High: 14.8042 / Low: 11.9073). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2120 RWF (High: 12.4010 / Low: 12.1890).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8969

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.2220 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 12.2510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.5602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6908 (+5.98%).

2017 Avg (August) 12.2510

2016 Avg (August) 11.5602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0791	11.7764	11.9534
February	12.1808	11.8671	12.0545
March	12.3064	11.8452	12.0727
April	12.5210	12.0483	12.2930
May	12.4777	12.1055	12.3505
June	12.4347	12.0957	12.2759
July	12.2244	11.8514	12.0539
August	14.8042	11.9073	12.2510
September	12.3550	12.0878	12.1744
October	12.4843	12.1478	12.2865
November	12.4586	12.0029	12.3213
December	12.4010	12.1890	12.3172