YEARLY HIGH
2.7244 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.4079 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5736 RWF

2017 KZT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 2.7244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 2.4079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3165 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5045 to the December average rate of 2.5686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7244 was up 8.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,622 RWF
2016 Average 11,422 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 12,040 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,582.30 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6935
2.4334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 2.6222, compared to 2.5250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1610 RWF (High: 2.6896 / Low: 2.5286). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 RWF (High: 2.5898 / Low: 2.5294).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1610
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0752 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.6683) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3783 (+16.52%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.6683
2016 Avg (May) 2.2900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5880 2.4602 2.5045
February 2.6896 2.5286 2.6089
March 2.6704 2.5889 2.6395
April 2.6993 2.6141 2.6718
May 2.7244 2.6202 2.6683
June 2.7044 2.5589 2.6399
July 2.6284 2.5218 2.5648
August 2.5562 2.4572 2.4962
September 2.5011 2.4316 2.4551
October 2.5620 2.4079 2.4974
November 2.5999 2.5094 2.5680
December 2.5898 2.5294 2.5686