2017 MWK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1886 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.1241 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1559 RWF

2017 MWK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 1.1886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.1241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1434 to the December average rate of 1.1818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1886 was up 2.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,943 RWF

2016 Average 5,493 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,620 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.40 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1857

1.1396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.1512, compared to 1.1606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1512

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0395 RWF (High: 1.1682 / Low: 1.1287). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 RWF (High: 1.1886 / Low: 1.1700).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1818) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+3.56%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1818

2016 Avg (December) 1.1412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1595	1.1241	1.1434
February	1.1575	1.1302	1.1509
March	1.1580	1.1311	1.1505
April	1.1599	1.1336	1.1511
May	1.1674	1.1294	1.1538
June	1.1681	1.1341	1.1577
July	1.1682	1.1287	1.1498
August	1.1703	1.1317	1.1460
September	1.1632	1.1430	1.1497
October	1.1798	1.1467	1.1596
November	1.1858	1.1529	1.1763
December	1.1886	1.1700	1.1818