YEARLY HIGH
625.6456 RWF
YEARLY LOW
565.4174 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
596.1988 RWF

2017 NZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 625.6456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 565.4174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.2282 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 590.4037 to the December average rate of 597.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 625.6456 was up 4.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 600.0681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,128,228 RWF
2016 Average 2,721,322 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,827,087 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301,141.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

617.6160
578.3605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 591.6051, compared to 600.7925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 591.6051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 600.7925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 37.9919 RWF (High: 608.4926 / Low: 570.5007). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.5630 RWF (High: 613.0799 / Low: 594.5169).

January Spread (Volatile) ±37.9919
September Spread (Stable) ±18.5630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 18.4160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.4160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 614.3447) against the same month in 2016 (average: 550.7669), the exchange rate shifted by +63.5778 (+11.54%).

2017 Avg (July) 614.3447
2016 Avg (July) 550.7669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 608.4926 570.5007 590.4037
February 610.0011 588.5446 602.6106
March 595.8152 571.8314 584.1945
April 591.6690 567.0904 583.2218
May 598.8282 565.4174 581.6318
June 618.8865 597.3257 607.5683
July 625.6456 600.8302 614.3447
August 623.5686 594.2780 607.4861
September 613.0799 594.5169 604.9919
October 608.5994 580.6081 592.9681
November 594.7617 572.8682 587.4953
December 609.0515 585.0500 597.4689