2017 QAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

236.8520 RWF

YEARLY LOW

213.4453 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

228.1173 RWF

2017 QAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 236.8520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 213.4453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4067 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 227.6663 to the December average rate of 233.7681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 236.8520 was up 3.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 229.6831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,184,260 RWF

2016 Average 1,071,105 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,067,226 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,033.55 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

234.7238

223.2551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 229.0631, compared to 227.1716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 229.0631

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.1716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 22.3462 RWF (High: 235.7914 / Low: 213.4453). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8994 RWF (High: 231.4699 / Low: 226.5705).

November Spread (Volatile) ±22.3462

April Spread (Stable) ±4.8994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8206 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 233.7681) against the same month in 2016 (average: 226.6448), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1233 (+3.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 233.7681

2016 Avg (December) 226.6448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	230.5185	224.7398	227.6663
February	231.1553	225.3385	229.2513
March	231.7869	225.1692	229.0867
April	231.4699	226.5705	229.6738
May	232.7858	225.3535	229.9671
June	232.4796	222.5650	228.7336
July	232.6121	223.8577	227.3528
August	232.9303	223.0963	227.2191
September	228.5262	223.5716	225.3985
October	233.0659	219.1020	225.0800
November	235.7914	213.4453	224.2109
December	236.8520	231.1492	233.7681