2017 PLN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

246.2456 RWF

YEARLY LOW

197.6861 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

222.7800 RWF

2017 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 246.2456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 197.6861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.5595 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.8760 to the December average rate of 241.7245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 246.2456 was up 16.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 211.5482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,924,912 RWF

2016 Average 3,957,483 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,953,722 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 971,190.37 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

245.7093

197.8911

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 212.0786, compared to 233.4815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.4029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 212.0786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 233.4815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 12.8008 RWF (High: 243.0525 / Low: 230.2517). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1470 RWF (High: 246.2456 / Low: 238.0986).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.8008

December Spread (Stable) ±8.1470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8669 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 241.7245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 196.1409), the exchange rate shifted by +45.5836 (+23.24%).

2017 Avg (December) 241.7245

2016 Avg (December) 196.1409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	208.2992	197.6861	201.8760
February	210.2410	200.9680	206.1577
March	214.7697	202.0929	208.1270
April	216.6282	206.4539	211.4535
May	226.7308	214.7012	220.5239
June	227.8101	218.7447	224.3333
July	233.1264	221.5444	226.9924
August	235.8000	225.2166	230.3602
September	238.1794	227.3520	232.8221
October	238.3295	226.3219	231.9552
November	243.0525	230.2517	237.0343
December	246.2456	238.0986	241.7245