YEARLY HIGH
55.5484 RWF
YEARLY LOW
44.5538 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8181 RWF

2017 ARS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 55.5484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 44.5538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9946 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.1765 to the December average rate of 48.4135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 55.5484 was down 3.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 57.7601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 277,742 RWF
2016 Average 264,492 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 222,769 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,972.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

55.2023
47.0459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 53.2733, compared to 48.3629 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 4.9104 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 53.2733
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 48.3629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.3143 RWF (High: 49.8681 / Low: 44.5538). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3668 RWF (High: 49.0595 / Low: 47.6927).

December Spread (Volatile) ┬▒5.3143
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒1.3668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.6536 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 54.5226) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.9224), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6002 (+3.02%).

2017 Avg (April) 54.5226
2016 Avg (April) 52.9224

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Month High Low Average
January 52.8141 51.4201 52.1765
February 54.3905 52.4972 53.6107
March 54.7299 52.4703 53.7545
April 55.5484 53.6735 54.5226
May 55.0644 51.5121 53.3309
June 53.2542 50.6220 52.2446
July 51.2520 46.2458 48.5910
August 48.8844 46.6539 47.7256
September 49.0521 47.5269 48.4262
October 49.0595 47.6927 48.2243
November 49.6406 47.7857 48.7967
December 49.8681 44.5538 48.4135