YEARLY HIGH
58.5384 RWF
YEARLY LOW
52.7143 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.3460 RWF

2017 MVR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 58.5384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 52.7143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8242 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9365 to the December average rate of 55.6660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 58.5384 was up 7.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 54.5868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292,692 RWF
2016 Average 255,494 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 263,571 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,120.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

55.8503
53.6387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 54.0132, compared to 54.6788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.0132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.6788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.4003 RWF (High: 58.5384 / Low: 53.1381). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7779 RWF (High: 55.9723 / Low: 55.1944).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.4003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7779

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 0.1851 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 54.2326) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.2260), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0065 (+3.84%).

2017 Avg (August) 54.2326
2016 Avg (August) 52.2260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.6666 53.0645 53.9365
February 54.5300 52.7143 54.0002
March 54.4875 52.7627 53.8230
April 54.6486 53.1573 54.1641
May 54.7671 53.1061 54.1186
June 54.7368 53.1418 54.0365
July 54.8666 52.9498 53.8514
August 58.5384 53.1381 54.2326
September 54.8966 53.7471 54.1370
October 55.5314 53.9696 54.6365
November 56.1746 54.3514 55.5492
December 55.9723 55.1944 55.6660