YEARLY HIGH
0.6350 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.5983 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6161 RWF

2017 MMK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.6350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.5983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0366 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6109 to the December average rate of 0.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6350 was down 6.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,175 RWF
2016 Average 3,161 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,992 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.18 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6335
0.6078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.6130, compared to 0.6193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0234 RWF (High: 0.6228 / Low: 0.5994). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 RWF (High: 0.6350 / Low: 0.6250).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6313) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+3.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6313
2016 Avg (December) 0.6116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6174 0.6003 0.6109
February 0.6147 0.5993 0.6099
March 0.6174 0.5983 0.6105
April 0.6222 0.6039 0.6149
May 0.6228 0.5994 0.6143
June 0.6254 0.6054 0.6175
July 0.6234 0.6004 0.6120
August 0.6216 0.6018 0.6114
September 0.6227 0.6088 0.6131
October 0.6321 0.6094 0.6181
November 0.6348 0.6130 0.6297
December 0.6350 0.6250 0.6313