YEARLY HIGH
107.0767 RWF
YEARLY LOW
101.9273 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.5236 RWF

2017 MOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 107.0767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 101.9273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1494 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.7806 to the December average rate of 106.5446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 107.0767 was up 2.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 104.4632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 535,383 RWF
2016 Average 487,797 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 509,636 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,747.02 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

106.8658
103.0115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 104.3626, compared to 104.6846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.3626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.6846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.5681 RWF (High: 105.4954 / Low: 101.9273). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6096 RWF (High: 107.0767 / Low: 105.4671).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5681
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6096

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 0.9659 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 106.5446) against the same month in 2016 (average: 103.2441), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3005 (+3.20%).

2017 Avg (December) 106.5446
2016 Avg (December) 103.2441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.9969 102.1351 103.7806
February 105.2430 102.6254 104.4280
March 105.4540 102.4777 104.3880
April 105.1512 102.7074 104.3276
May 105.2854 102.3856 104.4712
June 105.6533 103.1598 104.7798
July 105.4175 102.5326 103.8139
August 105.4954 101.9273 103.3327
September 105.0841 102.9446 103.5904
October 106.4243 103.4993 104.6599
November 106.8036 104.0929 106.1662
December 107.0767 105.4671 106.5446