2017 KMF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1436 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.7540 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9254 RWF

2017 KMF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.1436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.7540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3895 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7914 to the December average rate of 2.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1436 was up 15.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,718 RWF

2016 Average 8,791 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 8,770 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,947.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0886

1.7644

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.8373, compared to 2.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8373

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1765 RWF (High: 2.1436 / Low: 1.9671). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 RWF (High: 2.0441 / Low: 1.9940).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1765

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.0062) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2186 (+12.23%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.0062

2016 Avg (August) 1.7875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8293	1.7540	1.7914
February	1.8385	1.7621	1.8049
March	1.8525	1.7684	1.8114
April	1.8573	1.7752	1.8180
May	1.9239	1.8319	1.8805
June	1.9554	1.8852	1.9174
July	2.0032	1.9057	1.9517
August	2.1436	1.9671	2.0062
September	2.0441	1.9940	2.0186
October	2.0472	1.9816	2.0104
November	2.0822	1.9751	2.0331
December	2.0840	2.0337	2.0616