YEARLY HIGH
0.2898 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2457 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2688 RWF

2017 MGA to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MGA to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.2898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2527 to the December average rate of 0.2658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2898 was up 8.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,449 RWF
2016 Average 1,228 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,228 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.79 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2848
0.2498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.2628, compared to 0.2749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0237 RWF (High: 0.2734 / Low: 0.2497). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 RWF (High: 0.2705 / Low: 0.2630).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.2819) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0309 (+12.30%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.2819
2016 Avg (July) 0.2510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2613 0.2457 0.2527
February 0.2696 0.2591 0.2649
March 0.2734 0.2497 0.2619
April 0.2654 0.2563 0.2612
May 0.2741 0.2584 0.2676
June 0.2794 0.2578 0.2685
July 0.2898 0.2752 0.2819
August 0.2881 0.2766 0.2804
September 0.2867 0.2749 0.2792
October 0.2777 0.2693 0.2734
November 0.2705 0.2630 0.2684
December 0.2705 0.2617 0.2658