2017 LTL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

862.1450 RWF

YEARLY LOW

250.2067 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

728.2354 RWF

2017 LTL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 862.1450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 250.2067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 611.9383 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 384.1799 to the December average rate of 857.5096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 123.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 862.1450 was up 223.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 266.8302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,310,725 RWF

2016 Average 1,263,545 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,251,034 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,059,691.37 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

917.4280

198.4070

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 614.4812, compared to 841.9895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 227.5083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 614.4812

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 841.9895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 589.7010 RWF (High: 840.8393 / Low: 251.1383). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4894 RWF (High: 263.7929 / Low: 252.3035).

February Spread (Volatile) ±589.7010

March Spread (Stable) ±11.4894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 329.0678 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -329.0678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 857.5096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 251.8650), the exchange rate shifted by +605.6445 (+240.46%).

2017 Avg (December) 857.5096

2016 Avg (December) 251.8650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	834.4949	250.2067	384.1799
February	840.8393	251.1383	587.3932
March	263.7929	252.3035	258.3254
April	842.6200	256.2436	778.7408
May	847.7011	820.6587	837.3308
June	848.4331	829.0000	840.9172
July	847.7011	818.6037	833.7186
August	848.0706	820.9962	831.3684
September	845.4150	830.0041	834.4946
October	855.1900	831.6650	841.6993
November	859.5807	836.4885	853.1467
December	862.1450	850.0000	857.5096