YEARLY HIGH
2238.5818 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2124.6054 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2178.1478 RWF

2017 OMR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the OMR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 2238.5818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 2124.6054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.9763 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2152.9934 to the December average rate of 2227.5277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2238.5818 was up 3.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 2173.2561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,192,909 RWF
2016 Average 10,130,126 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 10,623,027 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 569,881.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2234.9812
2145.5400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 2169.5174, compared to 2186.7782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.2608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2169.5174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2186.7782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 71.6001 RWF (High: 2203.5706 / Low: 2131.9705). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.5602 RWF (High: 2238.5818 / Low: 2208.0216).

August Spread (Volatile) ±71.6001
December Spread (Stable) ±30.5602

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 19.2891 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.2891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2227.5277) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2143.4872), the exchange rate shifted by +84.0406 (+3.92%).

2017 Avg (December) 2227.5277
2016 Avg (December) 2143.4872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2179.9288 2124.6054 2152.9934
February 2185.4182 2130.6689 2168.1058
March 2192.1383 2129.6393 2166.4294
April 2185.7694 2142.8738 2171.0886
May 2199.8841 2131.3874 2174.3586
June 2203.7623 2152.9224 2184.1284
July 2197.8704 2126.2987 2164.8393
August 2203.5706 2131.9705 2158.8615
September 2195.1419 2155.7913 2167.2199
October 2222.4503 2159.9388 2186.3429
November 2232.7004 2172.7425 2215.8777
December 2238.5818 2208.0216 2227.5277