YEARLY HIGH
0.8038 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6822 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7424 RWF

2017 KRW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.8038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.6822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1216 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7015 to the December average rate of 0.7917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8038 was up 9.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,019,249 RWF
2016 Average 3,364,627 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,411,124 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608,124.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8007
0.6925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.7323, compared to 0.7525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0456 RWF (High: 0.7931 / Low: 0.7475). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 RWF (High: 0.7458 / Low: 0.7263).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7917) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0948 (+13.60%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7917
2016 Avg (December) 0.6969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7247 0.6822 0.7015
February 0.7447 0.7192 0.7310
March 0.7565 0.7155 0.7358
April 0.7524 0.7218 0.7377
May 0.7577 0.7313 0.7439
June 0.7548 0.7276 0.7439
July 0.7533 0.7151 0.7355
August 0.7523 0.7217 0.7348
September 0.7458 0.7263 0.7364
October 0.7635 0.7262 0.7427
November 0.7931 0.7475 0.7737
December 0.8038 0.7824 0.7917