YEARLY HIGH
2853.9077 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2678.1857 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2764.7368 RWF

2017 KWD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2853.9077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 2678.1857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 175.7220 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2713.6828 to the December average rate of 2840.0069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2853.9077 was up 4.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 2738.8371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,269,538 RWF
2016 Average 12,903,443 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 13,390,928 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 878,609.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2852.6393
2701.0504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 2742.1952, compared to 2787.2785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.0833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2742.1952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2787.2785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 100.7322 RWF (High: 2793.5355 / Low: 2692.8033). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.0891 RWF (High: 2853.9077 / Low: 2812.8185).

May Spread (Volatile) ±100.7322
December Spread (Stable) ±41.0891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 17.9099 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.9099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2840.0069) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2701.2309), the exchange rate shifted by +138.7760 (+5.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 2840.0069
2016 Avg (December) 2701.2309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2746.9458 2678.1857 2713.6828
February 2759.4657 2687.0716 2735.1005
March 2769.9119 2688.6462 2733.1741
April 2765.1293 2698.3447 2745.7923
May 2793.5355 2692.8033 2754.1350
June 2797.0444 2731.9433 2771.2864
July 2800.8272 2704.4383 2753.3766
August 2809.1667 2717.5587 2753.8124
September 2799.2762 2753.3542 2768.5442
October 2829.0140 2751.3796 2785.0623
November 2849.1925 2763.7345 2822.8685
December 2853.9077 2812.8185 2840.0069