YEARLY HIGH
69.7982 RWF
YEARLY LOW
59.1610 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.0827 RWF

2017 NAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 69.7982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 59.1610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6372 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.2235 to the December average rate of 65.3871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 69.7982 was up 14.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 61.1650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348,991 RWF
2016 Average 266,604 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 295,805 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,186.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

65.8696
60.0791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 63.2811, compared to 62.8843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.8843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.6510 RWF (High: 69.7982 / Low: 62.1472). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2971 RWF (High: 66.2490 / Low: 63.9519).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.6510
June Spread (Stable) ±2.2971

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5352 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 65.3871) against the same month in 2016 (average: 59.5092), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8779 (+9.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 65.3871
2016 Avg (December) 59.5092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.0057 59.7015 61.2235
February 64.7224 61.4953 63.2200
March 67.5479 61.5789 64.6490
April 65.0061 59.1610 62.1138
May 65.6633 61.5736 63.2061
June 66.2490 63.9519 65.2742
July 65.4075 61.5901 63.5750
August 64.8081 61.4994 62.8436
September 65.2988 61.4231 63.4445
October 63.3269 60.0534 61.4941
November 62.8245 59.2420 60.5616
December 69.7982 62.1472 65.3871