2017 PGK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

267.7866 RWF

YEARLY LOW

250.9506 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

262.9520 RWF

2017 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 267.7866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 250.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8360 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.9755 to the December average rate of 266.5553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 267.7866 was up 1.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 263.5066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,338,933 RWF

2016 Average 1,245,433 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,254,753 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,180.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

267.2069

259.3871

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 262.5389, compared to 263.3652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.5389

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.3652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 16.0523 RWF (High: 267.0028 / Low: 250.9506). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6399 RWF (High: 267.5829 / Low: 263.9430).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.0523

December Spread (Stable) ±3.6399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.0676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 261.3736) against the same month in 2016 (average: 250.4284), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9452 (+4.37%).

2017 Avg (August) 261.3736

2016 Avg (August) 250.4284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	263.2934	256.8467	260.9755
February	267.2136	258.4415	264.0157
March	264.9996	255.0807	263.1063
April	265.1660	251.1020	260.0388
May	266.2430	255.7635	263.2284
June	266.7387	252.0523	263.8686
July	267.0028	250.9506	262.5032
August	267.7866	256.9039	261.3736
September	264.2789	257.0127	260.6245
October	267.0618	260.1112	263.1350
November	267.2658	260.7567	265.9995
December	267.5829	263.9430	266.5553