YEARLY HIGH
2.4189 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.2514 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3307 RWF

2017 MRO to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 2.4189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 2.2514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1675 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3116 to the December average rate of 2.4133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4189 was down 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,094 RWF
2016 Average 11,112 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 11,257 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 837.49 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4263
2.2711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.3235, compared to 2.3378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.1266 RWF (High: 2.4074 / Low: 2.2808). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 RWF (High: 2.4184 / Low: 2.3912).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1266
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0277 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.4041) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1210 (+5.30%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.4041
2016 Avg (November) 2.2831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3324 2.2721 2.3116
February 2.3372 2.2855 2.3251
March 2.3440 2.2787 2.3221
April 2.3377 2.2853 2.3220
May 2.3446 2.2795 2.3263
June 2.3490 2.2869 2.3342
July 2.3490 2.2731 2.3065
August 2.3338 2.2514 2.2871
September 2.3182 2.2719 2.2840
October 2.4074 2.2808 2.3318
November 2.4189 2.3573 2.4041
December 2.4184 2.3912 2.4133