2017 PEN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

266.3018 RWF

YEARLY LOW

242.8191 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

257.2694 RWF

2017 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 266.3018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 242.8191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4827 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.3436 to the December average rate of 264.2869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 266.3018 was up 6.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 249.4430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,331,509 RWF

2016 Average 1,156,304 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,214,095 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,413.49 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

265.8812

246.7493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 255.1511, compared to 259.3876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.1511

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.3876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.5695 RWF (High: 265.9182 / Low: 251.3488). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8067 RWF (High: 260.5467 / Low: 254.7400).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.5695

September Spread (Stable) ±5.8067

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 264.2869) against the same month in 2016 (average: 242.9846), the exchange rate shifted by +21.3023 (+8.77%).

2017 Avg (December) 264.2869

2016 Avg (December) 242.9846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	254.3736	242.8191	248.3436
February	259.1364	251.3402	256.1804
March	260.2310	250.0272	255.6605
April	259.4199	253.5187	257.2986
May	259.4731	251.5062	255.8900
June	260.3139	253.4006	257.5335
July	261.0101	252.6945	256.7529
August	261.5488	253.5113	256.5014
September	260.5467	254.7400	257.0830
October	264.3612	254.4485	258.8468
November	265.9182	251.3488	262.8547
December	266.3018	258.1276	264.2869