2017 MDL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.2185 RWF

YEARLY LOW

40.6505 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.5908 RWF

2017 MDL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 50.2185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 40.6505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5680 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.3225 to the December average rate of 49.9182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 50.2185 was up 19.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.9481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 251,093 RWF

2016 Average 196,151 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 203,252 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,840.19 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

50.7777

40.4630

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 43.3678, compared to 47.8137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.3678

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 2.7404 RWF (High: 46.4484 / Low: 43.7080). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7350 RWF (High: 50.2185 / Low: 49.4835).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7404

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.1461 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 49.9182) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9008 (+21.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 49.9182

2016 Avg (December) 41.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.8856	40.6505	41.3225
February	42.2723	41.1566	41.8613
March	43.4160	41.0888	42.3877
April	43.7170	42.4892	43.2851
May	46.4484	43.7080	45.1606
June	46.7025	45.4746	46.1899
July	46.7981	45.2031	46.0437
August	47.5384	45.8483	46.5332
September	48.0221	46.6321	47.2306
October	49.4116	47.3517	48.3389
November	50.0696	47.7080	48.8174
December	50.2185	49.4835	49.9182