2017 PHP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.2265 RWF

YEARLY LOW

16.0025 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.6490 RWF

2017 PHP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 17.2265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 16.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2240 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6645 to the December average rate of 17.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.2265 was down 1.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.4630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,306,617 RWF

2016 Average 4,106,086 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,000,614 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,002.67 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.1264

16.2434

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 16.7389, compared to 16.5591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7389

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.8218 RWF (High: 16.8242 / Low: 16.0025). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3922 RWF (High: 17.2265 / Low: 16.8342).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8218

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3922

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 0.3968 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 17.0529) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.5792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4737 (+2.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 17.0529

2016 Avg (December) 16.5792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.8495	16.4235	16.6645
February	16.8913	16.3238	16.6984
March	16.8097	16.3207	16.6091
April	17.0492	16.4503	16.7860
May	17.0361	16.5422	16.8062
June	17.1193	16.5157	16.8691
July	16.7519	16.1633	16.4723
August	16.8242	16.0025	16.3170
September	16.6032	16.1906	16.3708
October	16.5809	16.1864	16.3835
November	17.0923	16.3001	16.7580
December	17.2265	16.8342	17.0529